Join Our Team at PARMA Recordings: A&R Representative Position
Are you ready to combine your professional skills with your passion for music? PARMA Recordings, a multi-GRAMMY-winning leader in classical, jazz, and contemporary music, is seeking a reliable, motivated professional to join our A&R team. We’re looking for candidates with prior workplace experience who bring both musical literacy and proven professional competence to the table.
About Us
PARMA Recordings is a global production house and record label family (Navona, Ravello, Big Round, Ansonica, and Albany Records) helping composers and performers bring their music to life. At the heart of our work is the recording studio, including Studio Martínek in Prague which we manage directly for chamber, solo, and other projects, alongside international partnerships with world-class orchestras and ensembles. From overseeing session logistics and capturing pristine audio, to guiding design, distribution, and promotion, we provide complete, end-to-end support for music creators worldwide.
With a catalog of more than 3,000 commercial releases and multiple GRAMMY Awards, we are proud to deliver recordings that stand the test of time and resonate with listeners across the globe.
The A&R Role
As an A&R Representative at PARMA, you will:
- Work directly with composers and performers to explore project possibilities.
- Communicate PARMA’s production and promotional capabilities with clarity and confidence.
- Coordinate session planning, budget preparation, and scheduling with international ensembles.
- Serve as a trusted partner to artists, guiding them through the process of creating and releasing music.
This role requires equal parts professional precision and musical understanding - you’ll be helping artists make critical decisions about their work while ensuring details are managed seamlessly.
The Qualities We Value Most
- Communication & People Skills - Confidence and clarity in engaging with composers, performers, and colleagues.
- Reliability & Precision - A proven track record of delivering on deadlines, managing details, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
- Musical Literacy - Familiarity with classical and/or jazz repertoire, enabling you to engage in informed discussions with composers and performers.
- Resourcefulness - Ability to adapt, problem-solve, and keep projects moving forward when challenges arise.
- Creativity - A proactive mindset, generating ideas and thinking outside the box to solve problems.
- Authenticity & Integrity - Building trust through honesty, accountability, and genuine care for the music and the people involved.
Additional Skills That Will Help You Succeed
- At least 2–3 years of professional work experience demonstrating reliability, accountability, and communication skills.
- Background in music (academic, professional, or personal) sufficient to engage with composers and performers.
- Comfort with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail).
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
How to Apply
If you bring the professionalism, reliability, and musical literacy we’re seeking, we want to hear from you.
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter (applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed). In your cover letter, tell us:
- How your prior professional experience demonstrates reliability and precision.
- Your connection to music, and how you can engage meaningfully with composers and performers.
Join PARMA Recordings in creating recordings that resonate globally and shape the future of new music.
PARMA Recordings is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote
