A&R Representative
Rise Up Music Group
Remote / Hybrid | Part-Time to Full-Time Growth Opportunity
Compensation: $500 – $12,000+ per month
Contract Percentage + Artist-Based Residual Income Structure
Rise Up Music Group is looking for motivated A&R Representatives to help discover, recruit, and develop independent music artists.
The company and its founder were previously featured on media platforms such as The Source Magazine, ThisIs50, Lyrical Lemonade and others for its impact on independent artist development, music marketing, and modern label infrastructure. Over the past decade, the company has continued building the independent industry's strongest artist development system focused on long-term growth, branding, and career structure.
This is a strong opportunity for somebody looking to get their foot in the door in the music industry while working alongside a real artist development infrastructure and growing record label environment.
Depending on the experience/bandwidth of the applicant, this position starts either full-time or part-time. Newer A&Rs with little experience that we may find qualifying to have potential will have to build their artist roster and pipeline.
We are looking for individuals who:
- will represent Rise Up Music Group
- remain focused on the mission day to day
- are ambitious and have purpose
- willingness to learn and adapt
- humble
- consistent
- can spot artists that do bad business
No major industry experience is required if you are willing to learn, follow structure, and stay consistent.
WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES
- Recruiting artists
- Building relationships with artists
- Conducting discovery calls
- Explaining Rise Up Music Group’s structure
- Qualifying artists for label meetings
- Helping artists understand branding, development, and professionalism
- Maintaining artist follow-up communication
- Working with leadership and company systems remotely
COMPENSATION STRUCTURE
- Earn 20% of each contract's revenue of artists you successfully sign into the company
- Annual $1,200 travel stipend allocation per artist connected to development activity and company movement
- Residual earning depends on the artists you choose to sign
- Performance growth opportunities into larger leadership roles over time
RISE UP CLUB CLOTHING & NETWORKING
Rise Up Club clothing is provided to our team, and staff also receive employee discounts on additional clothing and merchandise. Our official Rise Up Club snapbacks can be seen in our Instagram profile picture and are worn by our team while traveling, attending events, meeting artists, and representing the company.
Our A&Rs also have the opportunity to build real relationships while traveling and networking across the country. Rise Up works with local businesses in different markets, and our A&Rs have built relationships with restaurant owners, record store owners, sneaker stores, venues, and other businesses simply by showing up and connecting with people. If you're looking to build your name, grow your network, and meet people in different cities while working in music, this position gives you plenty of room to do that.
POSITION TYPE
- Remote / Hybrid
- Flexible schedule
- No set schedule
- Long-term growth opportunity available
IDEAL FOR
- Music industry enthusiasts
- Aspiring A&Rs
- Independent artist managers
- Music marketers
- Promoters
- College students interested in entertainment business
- Individuals looking to break into the music industry while keeping another job
PREFERRED QUALITIES
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of music culture, fashion is a plus
- Comfortable speaking on phone/video calls
- Organized and professional
- Coachable and consistent
- Self-motivated
- Social media familiarity
To apply, send:
- Resume (if available)
- Social media links
- Short introduction about your music background and why you’d fit the role
Pay: Up to $12,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 30305
