Junior A&R Manager

Do you have a keen ear for great music and a passion for discovering the next big record? Are you closely connected to the global dance music scene and curious about the data and trends behind emerging artists and records? Do you combine strong musical taste with a commercial mindset, an analytical approach and a drive to build relationships across the music industry? Then you might be the Junior A&R Manager we’re looking for. You will learn to translate data and market insights into clear A&R opportunities, build relationships with artists, management, labels and other industry partners, and contribute to securing the right opportunities for Armada Music. You will also play an important role in developing the commercial strength of our catalogue by identifying promising repertoire and supporting the acquisition process from initial discovery through to signing and release. What will you be doing? - Scout streaming platforms, social media, charts and A&R tools to discover emerging artists, records and repertoire; - Analyse streaming, social, audience and market data to identify growth signals and assess commercial potential; - Combine data insights with strong musical taste and creative judgement when listening to demos, evaluating new repertoire and identifying potential signing opportunities; - Monitor music, cultural and market trends, playlists, airplay and other indicators of commercial momentum to identify relevant A&R opportunities; - Build relationships with artists, management, labels and other industry partners to develop new A&R and acquisition opportunities; - Coordinate with artists and internal teams, including Marketing, Publishing, Operations and others to support signed projects and their release campaigns; - Monitor project performance, contribute to marketing investment discussions and report key results to the Head of Music.