Job Title: Senior A&R Executive (Pop)
Department: Creative (A&R)
Location: Los Angeles
Hybrid Working: A minimum of 3 days in your local office
Full-time | Permanent
We’re looking for an experienced and highly connected Senior A&R Executive (Pop) to join our US Creative team. We're excited to consider candidates at different stages of their careers. The final title and scope will be determined based on the background and expertise you bring to Kobalt's Creative team.
This is a senior A&R role focused on identifying, signing and developing exceptional songwriters, artists and producers within Pop. You’ll bring an established track record of successful signings, deep relationships across the US music industry and the creative and commercial judgement to identify opportunities that can make a meaningful impact on Kobalt’s roster.
Alongside originating and leading signing opportunities, you’ll play a senior role in developing our existing clients, creating opportunities for their music and careers and strengthening Kobalt’s relationships across the wider creative community.
You’ll work closely with Business Affairs and our global Creative teams to develop deals and connect our roster with opportunities across the US and internationally.
By Month 3: You’ll have established strong relationships across Kobalt’s US and global Creative teams, developed a deep understanding of our existing roster and built an active pipeline of high-quality Pop signing opportunities.
By Month 6: You’ll be progressing meaningful signing opportunities, creating high-value opportunities for our existing roster and actively contributing to the direction and success of the US Creative team.
By Year 1: You’ll have made a measurable contribution to Kobalt’s Pop roster through successful signings, client development and creative opportunities while strengthening Kobalt’s relationships and reputation across the US Pop community.
Creative Vision & A&R Judgement: You have exceptional musical instincts and the ability to identify talent, songs and opportunities with long-term creative and commercial potential.
Commercial Judgement: You understand the commercial considerations behind signing decisions and can balance creative conviction with data, market insight and deal economics.
Leadership & Influence: You operate as a senior voice within the Creative team, sharing insight, creating opportunities and positively influencing colleagues and partners.
Why Choose Us
At Kobalt, we’ve championed creators since 2000. Our technology and music services are built to make the industry more transparent, fair, and rewarding for artists, songwriters, and rights holders. We’re proud to work with some of the world’s most influential talents including Phoebe Bridgers, Sam Fender, Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters, Karol G, Young Thug, Kali Uchis, FINNEAS, and Andrew Watt as well as acclaimed writers like Simon Aldred (Rag’n’Bone Man, Liam Gallagher, Celeste) and Clarence Coffee Jr. (Dua Lipa, Lizzo, The Snuts).
We’re a company that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and progress. Our values: Music First, Transparent, Tech Powered, and Transformative. Shape how we work, build, and grow together. We are a community of people who care deeply about making a meaningful impact in music and technology.
Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in equitable access to opportunities and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know we’re happy to help.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
The range provided is for Los Angeles-based hires only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations other than Los Angeles may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. Pay range: $100,000 - $180,000
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