Job Description

Come As You Are.

As the great Kurt Cobain* once said, “Come as you are.” BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we celebrate diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity runs deep in our core value of fairness and we are determined to create a truly inclusive work environment, where everyone can flourish. If you’re good at what you do, come as you are.

All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
*BMG is the proud representative of Kurt Cobain’s publishing catalogue, including the 1992 single ‘Come As You Are’.

A&R Coordinator / Executive Assistant

Los Angeles, California

As part of the BBR Music Group A&R team, you’ll join a fast-paced environment that intersects with every department within our label group. Our #1 goal in A&R is to create an environment that fosters growth, development and a high level creativity for all of our artists.

Each artist, and their management team, is met with a customized plan for their creative process and that involves the need for diligent organization and timeline management.  You will be responsible for creating that organizational flow and communicating it across management teams and internal departments.

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Serving as executive assistant to the SVP of A&R. Providing administrative support, including: managing schedules, coordinating meetings, handling correspondence, processing expenses, maintaining databases, and organizing files.

• Assisting with artist research by identifying and researching emerging artists through various channels (e.g., streaming platforms, social media, showcases, industry contacts).
• Assisting with submission management by tracking and organizing deadlines, production credits, budgets, recording dates, studios, producers, song titles, label copy, collaborations, etc. for ongoing projects.   
• Ordering production parts and audio deliverables from mastering engineers and producers.   

• Compiling and distributing tip sheets to publishers, songwriters, and trade distribution lists. 

• Tagging songs within our music database to support our sync team’s search abilities.

• Scheduling artist, publisher, and internal team meetings.  
• Managing music links for internal and external distribution.  

• Tracking weekly show schedules for our artists and artists of interest. 

• Maintaining internal playlists, song logs and project checklists.

Must Haves.

• A proactive approach to identifying challenges and implementing solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills .

• Ability to meet deadlines and keep team on track .

Nice-to-Haves.

• Chartmetric knowledge.
• Experience using Dropbox and/or other file sharing and data organization sites.
• Basic understanding of A&R.
• Familiarity with Garage Band or similar production software.

What’s In It For You.

• Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid setup: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
• Experience peace of mind knowing that our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage has got you covered.
• Maximize your savings with our dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match of up to 6% after your first year.
• Take time off to recharge with 19 days of vacation per year.
• Save money and time with our commuter benefits program.
• Stay healthy and earn financial rewards with our fitness reimbursement program and wellness incentives.
• Access well-being support 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Kick off your weekends early with Summer Fridays.
• Unlock your potential with development opportunities, including mentorship programs, LinkedIn Learning and educational reimbursements.
• Be inspired by our talented artists at our showcases and playbacks.

Pay Range

$55,000 – 60,000 per annum

The pay range listed above is dependent upon factors such as work experience, qualifications and business needs. In addition to the range above, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and applicable benefits.

Are you interested? Follow the link to apply!

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BMG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Founded in 2008, BMG reimagined the relationship between music companies, songwriters, and artists by offering fairer contracts, greater creative freedom, and unparalleled transparency in royalties and licensing. Now the fourth-largest music company in the world, BMG combines human creativity with cutting-edge technology to connect music with global audiences.

With 20 offices across 13 key markets, BMG represents more than three million songs and recordings, including some of the most iconic catalogs and works from leading artists and songwriters such as The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, George Harrison, Blondie, and more. BMG is wholly owned and privately held by the international media, services, and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the entertainment company RTL Group and the trade book publisher Penguin Random House.

Company: BMG Rights Management (US) LLC

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: California 

City: Los Angeles 

Postal Code: 90013 

Job ID: 279604

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Summer work, Remote job, Weekend work,

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