A&R Manager

sonymusicentertainment

Asia, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City · Asia · Ho Chi Minh City

Posted Jun 26, 2026

Other
SME Vietnam

Job description

As A&R Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Country Manager in initiating and implementing SME Vietnam A&R strategy that incorporates discovering new artists who have the potential to be commercially successful, finding the right songs and projects for new and current priority artists and contributing to the growth of SME Vietnam.

What you'll do:

Project management for all phases of record production until official release.
Handle administrative communication, paperwork, and internal processes for creative contributors and publishers (communicating demo holds and confirmed placements, confirming publishing percentages, setting up vendors in system for payment, etc).
Support Country Manager in identify artists (especially new/developing, Gen-Z friendly acts in R&B/Hip-hop genre based in Vietnam) for label review and signing.
Look for creative opportunities to gain exposure for our artists and labels.
Drive and execute A&R project plan on assigned projects, including finding suitable demos and assembling the right team of vocals, writers and producers for each artist.
Support and enhance signed artists’ creative vision.
Work closely with other label departments/employees including Artist Management, Marketing/Promotion and legal.
Act as a liaison between the A&R team and a wide array of internal and external contacts.
Special projects (e.g., collaboration, OSTs etc.)
Cross-departmental cooperation/support as needed.
Other administrative and operational tasks as needed.

Who you are:

College graduate, majors in Music preferred.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in A&R/music production or songwriting/publishing.
Open-minded; avid music fan across all genres. Strong desire to make a difference and contribute to successful outcomes.
A proactive self-starter with a can do attitude. A collaborative team player, able to form good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Able to handle confidential matters appropriately and with discretion.
Good time management and organizational skills.
Ability to travel and attend showcases as required.
Fluent in Vietnamese and English .

What we give you:

You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day.
A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best.
Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt and create what happens next.
We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

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