About Sony Music PublishingAt Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP here.Why join Sony Music Group?Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people.This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too.Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fuelling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.About the DepartmentThe A&R; team is responsible for discovering and signing new writers and artists, as well as taking care of the existing roster with a full service of co-writing opportunities, song pitching leads, synch placements, and introductions to both local and international artists, labels, and opportunities.About the RoleScouting, Signing, Development of Songwriters as well associated talent partners. Delivering commercial success across projects through song releases, talent & label collaborations, synch, and sampling opportunities. In-depth knowledge of the South Indian music landscape, with established relationships across artists, labels, managers, and creative communities. Fluency in at least one of the following languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, or Kannada is preferred . Working knowledge of additional South Indian languages is preferred.Given India’s diverse linguistic communities, various genres and popular styles,



the A&R; for the region will be attempting to establish a songwriter’s ecosystem as a first; and the focus will be to create a balance of both domestic and international successes.This while keeping consistent the commercial demands of the job, our songwriter-first philosophy as well respecting inclusivity & diversity when working with creative professionals.What You’ll Do:Strategy:Signing Independent Songwriters for the territory of India and worldConduction studio session & Song sessionHolding Song Camps comprising songs writers and music producer’s collaborations with Global artist for co publishingScouting & Discovery:Offline – Attending various music gigs, concerts, recording & jam sessions to discover, interact and build relations with artists as well their management.Online – Following various online charts – Spotify, Apple, Luminate, Shazam etc. to discover trending releases and opportunities to sign talent & top releases.Signing:Educating songwriters on Music Publishing, their rights and monetization opportunitiesEducating songwriters on opportunities signing with Sony Music Publishing, our ethos, as well establishing reasonable expectationsOffering and negotiating deal agreementsSupporting Admin team to register signed talent successfully and setting up various orientation sessions for the newly onboarded talent.Negotiating songwriter advances, and recoupment structuresFacilitating ingestion of their works across Tempo and Pitch and supporting the Synch team with curated playlists to actively pitch for their inquiries.Development:Establishing expectation with songwriters, understanding their needs, abilities, and opportunitiesOrganizing introductory and song development sessions with other artists, producers, labels, advertising, and film music supervisors.Managing budgets for studio sessions,



renting studios - supervising time & managing resourcesOrganizing Songwriter Camps for:Introductory & song-development session between artists.Pitches to Ad & Film Music Supervisors.Introductory session with visiting global talent and experts.Pitches for internal Synch, Sampling, and talent requirementsKeeping Songwriters abreast of any new developments, projects, social and community causes that they could be part of.Delivery:Monitoring and reporting on participated song releases and their commercial success o Developing long-term music catalogue strategy for opportunities across Synch, Sampling or any other placements.Who You Are:Fluent in speaking and writing Indian language (at least 1) Hindi, Tamil, or Malayalam, and proficient in English.Excellent music & songwriting knowledgeExcellent international networkService minded and interested in problem solving.Well-structured and organizedWorking experience of public speaking to large audiencesProven record of interest in the social mediaExcellent co-ordination skillsStrong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to working with creative professionals.Collaborative and a team playerAble to travel nationally and internationally pending business needsComfortable working across different time zonesHave a right to work in IndiaDesirable requirements:Publishing business knowledgeWork experience: at least 5 years’ experience in Music label / Music Publishing as A&RStrong; Verbal and written communication skillsGood understanding of the South MarketGood relationship personalityAbility to work as teamStrong knowledge of the South Indian artist and label ecosystemProficiency in one or more South Indian languages (Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, or Kannada)What We Give You:You join an inclusive, collaborative, and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the enhancement of skilled accounting environmentA modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamworkAn attractive and comprehensive benefits packageWe invest in your professional growth & developmentEqual OpportunitiesSony Music Publishing is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. We employ, retain, promote and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants according to their merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We apply this policy without regard to any individual’s sex, race, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or disability.

📌 A&R Coordinator (South India) (Chennai)
🏢 Sony Music Publishing
📍 Chennai