A&R Specialist – Rio de Janeiro

UnitedMasters is building a marketplace that connects artists, brands and fans – empowering artists to earn and grow. UnitedMasters has taken the bold step of building a music distribution service that, radically, puts artists first – disrupting the legacy music business by letting up-and-coming artists distribute their music directly to fans through streaming services while maintaining ownership of their master recording rights and up to 100% of royalties. Through the combination of UnitedMasters’ music distribution platform and its deep ties to brands, UnitedMasters enables independent artists and change-makers to grow and earn unlike any other platform.

The UnitedMasters team is made up of musicians, marketers, engineers, and storytellers with backgrounds from YouTube, SoundCloud, Pandora, Facebook, Uber, Dropbox, Complex, VICE, and more. We work hand in hand with the award-winning creative teams that forge those innovative partnerships at Translation (our in-house creative advertising agency).

We are looking for an A&R Specialist to join UnitedMasters in Brazil!

What You’ll Do

• Actively seek new artistic opportunities through research on social media, charts, streaming platforms, playlists, and data tools employed by the company.
• Utilize internal tools provided by UnitedMasters to convert high-potential subscribers into artist partners.
• Generate weekly reports supported by data to brief the team on new opportunities.
• Work closely with partner artists and managers to ensure a robust release plan that aligns with the company’s performance expectations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for hiring, planning, and supporting non-exclusive artist partners, which includes contract requests, playlist support, and a framework of best practices from production to music platform release and social media promotion.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Fluency in English
• Knowledge of different Digital Music Services and social media platforms
• Research and Analytical Skills: Ability to conduct in-depth research on social media, streaming platforms, charts, and data tools to identify emerging artists and trends.
• Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with artists, managers, and other stakeholders, ensuring a collaborative approach to artist development.
• Strategic Thinking: Capability to develop and execute long-term strategies for artist growth, while managing daily operations and meeting performance expectations.
• Communication Skills: Proficiency in articulating ideas and plans, both in written reports and verbal communication, including briefing teams on new opportunities and coordinating with artists.
• Digital Music and Social Media Proficiency: Knowledge of various digital music services and social media platforms to optimize artist promotion and distribution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience in A&R with some knowledge in research and reportings
• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining relationships, interacting with recording artists

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music or Music related fields and/or Marketing, Marketing Communications or related field;
• Strategic- Able to develop long-term strategy and plans and balance that with strong day-to-day execution

About UnitedMasters, Inc.

UnitedMasters Inc. represents the creative solutions company, Translation, and the leading software and services platform for independent creators, UnitedMasters. UnitedMasters enables ownership, exposure, and new paths for financial return for independent creators, while Translation helps brands leverage the power of contemporary culture to achieve transformational growth. Combined, UnitedMasters, Inc. is the world’s leading marketplace for cultural capital, connecting independent artists and brands to realize a future in which all creators own their future. Backed by Alphabet, Andreessen Horowitz, and Apple, UnitedMasters, Inc. is reimagining how brands and artists come together to tell their stories, build profitable growth, and push culture forward.