Manager, A&R

Kobalt Music

. Identify and build relationships with songwriters, artists and producers across Germany, Austria and Switzerland .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeBerlin • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proven A&R experience with a strong network in the German music industry, capable of identifying and developing talent while effectively managing relationships and opportunities. Combines creative instinct with commercial judgement and market insight to drive successful signing opportunities and collaborations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

A&R ExperienceGerman Music Industry NetworkTalent IdentificationDeal Evaluation and NegotiationFluency in German and English

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Hard Skills

Talent DevelopmentCreative JudgementMarket InsightOpportunity EvaluationCollaboration with A&R Teams

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Digital PlatformsStreaming ServicesSocial Media

Industry Keywords

Music PublishingCreative CommunityEuropean Music LandscapeSigning OpportunitiesLive Music

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and build relationships with songwriters, artists and producers across Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Use network, live music, data, digital platforms and creative judgement to identify emerging talent, trends and opportunities
Develop signing opportunities from initial conversations through proposal, working with Business Affairs on deal structures and negotiations
Build long-term relationships with Kobalt’s existing roster and identify opportunities supporting their creative development
Organise writing sessions, introductions and collaborations
Create opportunities for writers, artists and songs
Collaborate with international A&R teams across Europe, the US and APAC
Share market intelligence, emerging trends and talent opportunities with the wider Creative team
Represent Kobalt within the creative community and build relationships and presence across the region
Establish a talent and signing-opportunity pipeline across the region
Progress signing opportunities and create local and international collaborations
Contribute new signing opportunities and support development of the existing roster

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven A&R experience within music publishing, recorded music or a closely related creative role
Strong and established network across the German music industry, including talent, management, legal and the wider creative community
Track record of identifying, signing and/or developing songwriters, artists and producers
Strong A&R judgement and ability to identify talent and opportunities with long-term creative and commercial potential
Deep knowledge of the German music market and wider European and international music landscape
Experience developing signing opportunities and working with Business Affairs through deal evaluation and negotiation
Ability to combine creative instinct with commercial judgement, data and market insight
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with international A&R colleagues
Strong ownership and organisation, with ability to manage multiple relationships, opportunities and priorities
German and English language fluency listed as an additional skill that could add value
An established network across Austria and/or Switzerland listed as an additional skill that could add value
Experience across multiple European markets listed as an additional skill that could add value
Experience developing international opportunities listed as an additional skill that could add value
Strong knowledge of streaming, social and digital platforms listed as an additional skill that could add value

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working: 3 days in your local office
Equal opportunity employer committed to equitable access and a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace
Hiring-process adjustments available upon request