A&R

Job description

## **About Duetti** Duetti is redefining how independent music creators monetize and grow their careers. Founded in 2022 by CEO Lior Tibon and COO Christopher Nolte, Duetti partners with creators to unlock the value of their catalogs through flexible, straightforward deals, while also offering top-tier catalog management, distribution, and marketing services. Since its founding, Duetti has partnered with over 1,100 music creators across 40 countries, including M Huncho, Nafe Smallz, Wretch 32 and Conor Maynard, helping them monetize their music on their own terms and reach new audiences. Backed by leading investors including The Raine Group, Flexpoint Ford, Nyca Partners, Viola Ventures, and Roc Nation, Duetti has raised over $635 million in capital to fund independent music creators. Fueled by a belief in independence and financial empowerment, Duetti is building a more sustainable future for music creators everywhere. With offices in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and London, Duetti offers competitive benefits, flexible paid time off, and a hybrid work model. We pride ourselves on a culture that blends ambition with genuine care – an environment where your work immediately shapes outcomes for artists worldwide. ## **Role Overview** As an A&R at Duetti, you will play a key role in executing Duetti's goal to provide new and transparent financing options for artists. You will engage with artists and their teams, explain how Duetti can enable them to flexibly sell a piece of their catalog in exchange for a considerable cash buyout, and partner with the Sourcing, Underwriting, Legal and Management teams to close deals. You will sit within Duetti’s Sourcing team, working closely with the Segment Lead and across the company to grow and scale our lead generation and deals. You’ll be working at the intersection of Music, Operations and Data Analytics, contributing directly to Duetti's mission of democratizing music catalog monetization. ### You Will: - Engage and identify new emerging artists suitable for Duetti’s unique financial solutions, developing a deep understanding of Duetti’s offering and how it compares to other financing solutions in the market - Partner with the Segment Lead to oversee all points of the sales cycle, including prospecting, negotiating, onboarding, and closing - Create and execute strategic plans on how to generate new leads - Nurture relationships with artists, managers, and other industry stakeholders - Attend industry events, showcases, and conferences, representing Duetti and expanding our artist network - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution and integration of deals - Stay updated with industry trends, competitor strategies, and emerging technologies in the music fintech space ### Requirements: - 4+ years of proven experience in an artist-facing position at a management company, record label or other music company - Ability to navigate a high volume of new opportunities in a timely, organized and professional manner - A passion and deep interest for the music industry, with an ability to quickly interpret deal structures and generate creative solutions to close deals - Proven attention to detail, strong work ethic and enthusiasm for working in an early stage start-up environment which requires “self starters” and problem solvers. - A high degree of organization, and an ability to juggle a large number of deals at once. - Ability to lead, collaborate and work autonomously in a dynamic start-up team environment with a positive can-do attitude. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external cross-functional teams. - Bachelor’s Degree in music, media or related field