Coordinator, A&R- Columbia Records

About Sony Music Entertainment

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We've nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we're committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

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The A&R Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and creative support to the EVP, A&R as well as general support for the NY team. This role is central to keeping projects, communication, and workflows moving smoothly across artists, internal teams, and external partners.

• Role model SMG's Global People Promise, Values and Behaviors in all that you do, helping to drive a sustainable high-performance culture within our business
• Serve as a primary liaison between the EVP and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, artists, managers, producers, creative teams, and industry partners.
• Manage the EVP's daily operations, including scheduling, travel coordination, expenses, and meeting preparation.
• Coordinate project updates, timelines, and asset distribution across internal departments to ensure alignment and timely execution.
• Assist in managing artist budgets, artist travel, and project-related expenses; prepare and process expense reports and invoices accurately and on schedule.
• Support marketing and creative initiatives by coordinating campaign elements, reviewing materials, and collaborating with Creative, Digital, and Marketing teams on advertising, content, and packaging.
• Attend meetings, showcases, and events as a representative of the A&R department when needed.

• Bachelor's degree preferred, with 2-4 years of administrative or project coordination experience in music, entertainment, marketing, or a related field. Experience at a major label or music company (1-2 years) strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort with digital tools, databases, and analytics platforms. Familiarity with Luminate, Concur and internal label systems is a plus.
• Deep passion for music and a strong understanding of current trends, artists, and the evolving digital landscape.
• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with talent, executives, and partners.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable, with strong problem solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends, and overtime for showcases, events, or time sensitive project needs.

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
• Time off for a winter recess

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.