A&R Director (f/m/d) – Electronic & Dance Music%
Your role
As A&R Director you will lead our growing European business and shape the next phase of development — strategically, operationally and creatively. You will report directly to the founders and ensure we remain agile, artist-focused and commercially strong in a dynamic environment.
Your responsibilities
* Overall responsibility for day-to-day A&R across Europe (publishing creative, team leadership, signings, artist development).
* Identify, sign and develop talent — from emerging producers to established acts — in electronic & dance.
* Build and nurture strong relationships with artists, managers, labels and international sub-publishing partners.
* Drive revenue growth through innovative licensing, sync and catalog strategies.
* Own budgets, reporting and forecasting in close collaboration with Finance and the CEO.
* Negotiate publishing/co-publishing agreements, sync licenses and strategic partnerships.
* Continuously monitor developments in music rights, technology and cultural trends.
* Leadership & culture: foster an inspiring team environment grounded in creativity, integrity and collaboration.
Your profile
* Extensive, proven senior-level A&R experience at a music publisher or a closely related part of the music industry.
* Deep genre expertise in electronic & dance and genuine passion for the scene and community.
* Solid understanding of publishing administration, copyright, licensing & royalties.
* Strong negotiation skills with sharp commercial acumen and a high attention to detail.
* Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach.
* Wide, resilient network across the electronic music ecosystem (artists, labels, industry partners).
* Market expertise in Europe, including Switzerland, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
* Business-fluent in German and English; additional languages are a plus.
Nice to have
* Track record of high-impact signings and international chart or award successes.
* Experience in catalog optimization, rights metadata, DSP ecosystems and analytics-driven repertoire growth.
* Network in sync/brand partnerships (film/TV, games, advertising, social/creator economy).
We offer
* Independent environment with short decision paths and real scope to shape and build.
* Direct collaboration with the founders and internationally connected teams.
* Modern employment conditions, flexible work setup and a training & development budget.
Application
Sounds like a fit? Please send your CV including relevant references/proof of achievements (links/streams/charts/syncs) to. Kindly include your salary expectation and earliest possible start date.
Location: Zug, Switzerland.
Important (Compliance & Fairness)
* We are committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. All qualified applications are considered regardless of origin, gender, identity, religion/belief, disability or age.
* If a work authorization process is required, we will support it within the framework of applicable laws.
* This posting is strictly performance- and competency-based; individual preferences play no role in the selection process.
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