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Strategic A&R Partner Independent Artists Jobs in Los Angeles, USA at Dormont Manufacturing Co
Position: Strategic A&R Partner for Independent Artists
The A&R Manager is responsible for the management & acquisition of new artist and label clients.
About Too Lost
Too Lost is a music and technology company, providing SaaS solutions for independent music rights holders. Our distribution and publishing services deliver, monetize and protect songs across the globe for over 250,000+ musicians, record labels, studios, brands, investors, and platforms.
Description
We’re seeking an experienced A&R Manager who will serve as a creative partner, business strategist, and relationship builder for Too Lost’s high-value artists and labels. You’ll act as a trusted representative of Too Lost, educating prospective and current partners on our product suite while ensuring their releases and catalogs achieve their full potential. This is not a traditional scouting role; instead, it’s about cultivating long-term relationships, guiding artists through their creative and commercial goals, and strengthening Too Lost’s presence in the independent music market.
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Act as a spokesperson and representative of Too Lost, engaging directly with independent artists and labels to communicate our value proposition and product capabilities.
• Serve as the dedicated A&R for a select roster of premium artists, functioning as their creative collaborator and business partner through all stages of the release cycle.
• Educate artists and management teams on the Too Lost product suite, distribution best practices, and tools available for growth and optimization.
• Support Priority clients’ product management needs, ensuring assets and metadata are delivered with technical precision and on schedule.
• Pitch catalog migrations, priority account opportunities, and deal proposals that align with Too Lost’s commercial strategy and the artist’s creative goals.
• Manage the full lifecycle of artist partnerships, using performance data to identify growth opportunities and proactively address at-risk accounts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Marketing, and Artist Strategy teams to craft release plans and creative campaigns that are data-informed, culturally relevant, and artist-first.
• Analyze DSP and market analytics (Chartmetric, Spotify for Artists, Apple Music Analytics, etc.) to surface audience trends, play listing opportunities, and areas for catalog optimization.
• Act as a conduit between artists and Too Lost’s internal teams, resolving challenges and ensuring a seamless experience at every stage of the partnership.
What We Are Looking For:
• 4+ years of experience in A&R, Artist Management, or Label/Distribution Services, ideally within the independent music ecosystem.
• Proven success managing mid-to-large artist clients or catalogs, with measurable streaming growth or rosters boasting 1M+ monthly listeners.
• A deep network of managers, lawyers, and independent artists and the ability to turn those relationships into meaningful partnerships.
• An understanding that in distribution, the “deal” is just the starting point. You know the real impact comes from building trust, delivering service, and driving sustainable success.
• A creative ear for what’s next and a strategic mindset for how it scales, blending artistic instinct with data-driven insight.
• Composure under pressure, whether navigating sensitive renewals, coordinating complex release schedules, or solving problems in real time with tact and professionalism.
Salary
$65,000 – $65,000 per year
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Title: Strategic A&R Partner Independent Artists
Company: Dormont Manufacturing Co
Location: Los Angeles, USA
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