A&R Manager - SoundOn, London

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Responsibilities

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible. Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve. Join us.

About the Team
SoundOn is an all-in-one platform powered by TikTok, designed to better service music creators through each step of their career - from TikTok integrated promotion tools to global music distribution, from diverse monetization opportunities to smart music creation. SoundOn exists to give every music creator & label the power to authentically connect with new audiences and 'do music' their way.

Responsibilities:

1. Identify key artists in the UK market as potential signings for SoundOn.
2. Negotiate & acquire licensing deals across both catalogue & frontline releases.
3. Monitor available research & analytics tools & develop a competitive network of key contacts for talent discovery & acquisition.
4. Manage & administer business objectives including artist and label onboarding, new releases, and catalogue migration.
5. Analyze data to assess artist and track performance, identify market opportunities, and forecast business impact.
6. Assist in artist songwriter sessions, producer & mixing choices & oversee recording processes.
7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful artist and label presence across digital platforms, fostering trusted relationships and artist development.
8. Regularly attend showcases, gigs, and culturally relevant events across London, the UK and anywhere globally relevant.
9. Assist Head of A&R in co-signings and creative strategy around existing roster of artists.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years experience in a relevant field within the UK recording music industry.
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills, including expertise in contracts evaluation and music legislations.
- In-depth knowledge of all genres relevant to the UK music market, with focuses on Hip Hop, Dance, Alternative & Pop.
- Highly competitive local & global network of key industry contacts.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills and a strong music industry network.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive in identifying and solving problems.
- Passion for music with a deep understanding of TikTok and music trends.
- Knowledge of digital music distribution, music industry trends across all genres.

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