VP, A&R Operations - Columbia
About The Position
The VP, A&R Operations oversees the day-to-day operations of the A&R department and leads the A&R Operations team. The role has overall accountability across the function, establishing clear ownership across the team and serving as the primary escalation point for operational issues across the roster. The VP works with A&R, A&R Administration, Business Affairs, Release Planning, Finance, Sales, distribution and JV/label partners to keep projects and priorities on track. The role also maintains visibility across priority releases and operational risks, and identifies ways to improve workflows through technology, automation, documentation and cross-training.
Requirements
- 7–10+ years of experience in A&R Operations, A&R Administration, or a related recorded-music function.
- Strong knowledge of the recorded-music process, including audio delivery, clearances, recording budgets, and release operations.
- Experience managing and developing a team.
- Strong judgment and the ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-moving environment.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional relationship-management skills.
- Comfort working with senior executives, A&R teams, artist representatives, and internal business partners.
- Ability to understand detailed operational workflows while maintaining oversight of the broader function.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented approach and interest in improving processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the A&R Operations team, establish clear ownership across the group, and develop the team over time.
- Oversee production schedules and timely delivery of A&R-related assets, including masters, credits and label copy, lyrics, and related agreements.
- Oversee sample and side artist clearance processes with BA Administration and Business Affairs.
- Work with A&R and A&R Administration on recording budgets and reforecasts, identifying potential overages and issues earlier.
- Work with A&R Administration and Business Affairs on option tracking, terminations, and other roster-related matters.
- Oversee master verification, asset management, and archival processes.
- Interface with Content Protection on music security, leaks, watermarking, fingerprinting, and takedowns.
- Maintain oversight of roster onboarding, new signings and drops, and projects requiring additional operational support.
- Oversee key operational relationships with distribution and JV/label partners.
- Partner with A&R, A&R Administration, Business Affairs, Release Planning, Finance, Sales, and other internal teams to troubleshoot issues and keep priorities on track.
- Maintain visibility across priority releases and outstanding operational risks, escalating material issues to A&R leadership as needed.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve A&R Operations workflows, including technology and automation, clearer documentation, and cross-training.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Company-paid identity theft protection.
- Resources for pets, mental health, and meditation.
- Fertility coverage.
- Fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding and fully paid leave for caregivers.
- Programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity.
- Subsidized backup child and elder care.
- Reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Time off for a winter recess.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
