A&R Director

What do A&R Directors do?

The Artist & Repertoire (A&R) Director runs the department responsible for finding and signing new music talent. They are responsible for the budget of the department, managing the staff, hiring new staff and sometimes acting as A&R manager for larger acts. They are responsible for managing the A&R coordinators and other A&R staff.

An A&R Director needs a thorough understanding of music and the contemporary music scene. They need to know how music works and how albums are recorded and produced. Decisions must be based on sound knowledge, research and understanding of the music. It is helpful to have a good understanding of a variety of genres, for example classical, contemporary, rock, pop, and jazz. They also need excellent judgment to make decisions about the likelihood of commercial success, and the negotiating skills to ensure they get the best deal for the record company while supporting the artists' ambitions.

There are 2471 music industry professionals with the job title A&R Director on Music Jobs

A&R Director jobs which have appeared on the Music Jobs jobs board:

Director of TV Network Music Label/Artist Relations New York, NY	04/23/12
A&R Scout/Manager Any (non-paid or commission only)	03/29/12
A&R Director Miami, FL	01/17/12

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