A&R Manager - SharpTone Records

Believe • Culver City, CA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

For our label SharpTone Records, specializing in alternative and heavy music, we are currently seeking an A&R Manager (m/f/d) to be based in North America.

Requirements

• 4-6 years music industry experience, established network, creative vision, strong business sense & understanding of contracts, publishing, licenses, budgets & strategic marketing.
• You have an ear to the ground and recognize and evaluate cultural changes and their impacts on relevant markets; always staying abreast to make the next musical discovery for Believe and SharpTone.
• As a strong communicator, you value acting consciously, clearly, and beneficially in your conversations; building connections with artists, managers and producers.
• You're open-minded, possess a modern mindset, and uniquely connect your drive for successful outcomes with your creativity. Using these skills to guide artists creatively and professionally from signing to releasing music.
• You value having the right tools and conditions to help you become a successful "matchmaker" in the interplay between A&R, artists, and Believe.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and interpret emerging musical, cultural, and audience trends within metal, alternative, and hard rock, translating insights into clear A&R priorities and roster strategy.
• Proactively source emerging talent across digital platforms, live scenes, manager networks, and grassroots channels, maintaining a strong and diverse discovery pipeline while partnering closely with internal stakeholders.
• Lead artist assessment and deal recommendation processes, balancing creative potential, brand fit, growth trajectory, and commercial viability for a developing label ecosystem. · (Partner with Legal to support) transparent, fair, and strategic contract negotiations with artists, managers, and partner labels, ensuring agreements create long-term value and mutual trust.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, digital, distribution, finance, and operations teams to align on release planning, artist development, and resource prioritization.
• Act as a key advocate for signed artists, contributing to creative direction, release strategy, and long-term career planning in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Help shape SharpTone’s A&R vision and reputation across North America, positioning the label as a trusted home for innovative and culturally relevant artists.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off including vacation, holidays, paid bereavement, unlimited paid sick days, and company-wide week off between Christmas and New Years—every employee needs time to take care of themselves and their family.
• Paid Parental Leave for both parents - because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention.
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA and dependent care from day 1 of employment - your health comes first.
• 401k match - an investment in your future.
• Company wide events, outings and volunteer days – we have team spirit and know how to have fun!
• Hybrid Work (potentially remote) - employees have the option to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Employees are in-office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week.
• Learning and development opportunities and career development training – we believe in promoting and growing our leadership from within the company and proactively invest in our people.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees