At boomy corporation, we’re building the future of music: original songs created and released instantly with ai-powered music automation, no musical skill or equipment requiredBacked by some of the biggest names in music and growing fast, we’re seeking a music-obsessed a&r associate for an unprecedented challenge: how do you find the best needles in a constantly-growing haystack?
Boomy users have created over 1m original songs just in the last several months, and the velocity of new songs is only increasingSome of these songs are fantastic, already earning streams, and empowering a totally new type of music creatorOthers sound more like the first time you picked up a guitar - on the way to greatness, but not quite there yetYour job: what are the best songs on boomy? how do we identify them? given it would take 5+ years to listen to just the songs users have made to date, what kind of filters and processes should we use to determine what’s great, what’s worth keeping an eye on, and what could reach the billboard top 100?
Among other duties, you will be responsible for:
Consuming and categorizing an extraordinary amount of content made by boomy creators, both music and video
Identifying boomy’s highest-quality content (music, as well as a derivative video and other content) and users (artists/creators)
Developing and managing direct relationships with top boomy creators and influencers
Creating action plans around how to best draw attention to the best content on boomy
Generating reports for management on top tracks and trends, as well as music improvement recommendations for the music automation team
This role is perfect for anyone looking for a non-traditional start to their a&r career, or an exciting next step in a history of hitmakingA strong candidate has impeccable musical taste, a strong analytical background, and a knowledge of music industry trends and dynamicsThe position is currently remote due to covid, but will eventually transition to an office position in new york, ny.
Requirements
1-5 years of practical a&r experience
Deep knowledge of music consumption trends
Record label experience a plus
Relationships with tastemakers, other a&rs, and industry professionals a plus
Bachelors or equivalent degree in music industry, a&r, or music technology a plus
