Sr. Director, A&R (Mexico)
#WEAREBMG
A New Music Company for Mexico
BMG has recently opened a new Latin America hub in Mexico and we’re looking to build our team. As the first new international music company of the streaming age, we do things a little differently – putting the interests of artists and songwriters at the heart of all we do.
Representing the work of music legends including Tina Turner, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, Mötley Crüe, Roger Waters, Bryan Adams and Carlos Santana as well as DJ Khaled, Juice WRLD and thousands of others, we aim to offer the most modern, efficient, fair and transparent service to artists and songwriters.
We are seeking
Sr. Director, A&R – Mexico
As part of BMGs Latin America hub team, you will be responsible for shaping our creative profile in our new Mexican company. You will develop local talents and acquire catalogues in publishing and recorded while interacting with BMGs global artist and writers network and colleagues.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Looking after our songwriters, artists and partners as contact person in the daily business.
- Building the domestic artist roster across Publishing & Recorded Music.
- Building strong relationships with artist managers, artists, and partners for BMG Mexico.
- Developing new and existing writers.
- Recognizing new trends in the media world and adapting them for our business.
- Monitoring the creative activities within our partnerships and the resulting income development.
About You
- You have already gained relevant experience in a similar role within the music(either recorded or publishing), artist management and/or entertainment industries.
- You have in-depth knowledge of the music business and the Latin American market as well as an existing network in the Mexican music scene.
- As a strong communicator, you understand how to work with internal and external stakeholders.
- You have a hands on mentality and team spirit.
- You have a service-oriented entrepreneurial mindset.
- You are fluent in both English and Spanish (written and oral).
- You have a passion for music!
About BMG
BMG is a new kind of music company. Our mission is clear; to help artists and songwriters make the very most of their songs and recordings in the digital age. That’s why we offer the best creative support, provide the best access to platforms and work hard to maximize the value of each and every copyright, ensuring all our clients receive all payments promptly and accurately.
We are not a technology company – though we use the best technology. We are not just a music publisher or a record label – although we offer both services. BMG is a company with service, transparency and fairness at its heart and a commitment to being the best international music company for songwriters, artists and everyone who works with us.
Come As You Are
As 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’.
Are you interested? Follow the link to apply!
**Please note, we request that applications are submitted in English.**
BMG – est. 2008 – is the world’s fourth-biggest music company, the first new global player in the music business of the streaming age, and a record label and music publisher in one.
Named in 2020 one of the world’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, BMG’s pitch is unique – a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG’s 20 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history.
BMG’s fresh approach includes production music, films, books, artist management, merchandise, neighboring rights, and live as well as music publishing and recordings off the same service platform.
BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House and the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. With its multi-platform perspective, integrated technology platform and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with. www.bmg.com
Country: Mexico
State/Region: Ciudad de México
City: Ciudad de México
Postal Code: 11520
Job ID: 271538
Date: Jun 17, 2024
Location: Ciudad de México, MEX, MX, 11520
