MidGrowing growth
A&R Representative
Discover and develop new musical talent
$40,000 – $150,000/yrScout artists, oversee recording projects, and shape roster for record labels.
Highlights
Common tasks
Scout talent, attend showcases, guide artist development, and coordinate with producers.
Potential downsides
Label politics, passing on artists who succeed elsewhere, and streaming-era roster cuts.
Skills
WritingStorytellingCreativityPersuasion
Interests
Media & entertainmentCommunicationCreating & designing
Industries
Media
Work style
CreativeCollaborativeIndependentPeople-focused
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