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Signal Records

A&R Assistant / Coordinator

Full-time

Remote • Remote or NY / LA Based

$19 - $21 per hour

About the Role
We are looking for an extremely detail-oriented, organized, and driven A&R Assistant / Coordinator to support our A&R team in developing exceptional hip hop and R&B talent.
This role is primarily administrative, but with hands-on involvement in the creative process. You’ll work closely with the CEO and multiple A&R executives, helping to streamline operations and keep projects moving forward.
This is a foundational position for someone looking to grow into a future A&R executive role and gain high-level exposure to artist development and label operations.
**Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support
**    •    Manage calendars, scheduling, and internal meetings for A&R execs
    •    Handle travel coordination and expense reporting
    •    Organize listening sessions, showcases, and writing camps
    •    Maintain organized tracking systems for artist submissions, deal progress, and project timelines
**Creative & Project Support
**    •    Track and log new music submissions; provide first-pass feedback
    •    Maintain and update scouting lists, writer/producer grids, and studio schedules
    •    Assist in creating pitch decks, scouting reports, and internal presentations
    •    Coordinate communication and logistics with artists, producers, and managers
    •    Help prep for and attend recording sessions, meetings, and events as needed
**Label Operations & Communication
**    •    Support deal administration and documentation process
    •    Liaise with legal, finance, marketing, and digital teams to ensure alignment on timelines and artist assets
    •    Maintain internal systems to track unreleased music, sample clearances, and deliverables
**Ideal Candidate Profile
**    •    1–3 years of relevant experience as an assistant or coordinator in a fast-paced environment
    •    Strong passion for music discovery and artist development, especially in hip-hop and R&B
    •    Exceptional organizational, communication, and time-management skills
    •    High emotional intelligence and discretion in dealing with artists, executives, and confidential material
    •    Fluent in Google Workspace, Photoshop, ChatGPT and basic AI/project management tools
    •    Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability, lean team environment
**Compensation
**    •    $19 - $21 per hour 40 hours per week
    •    Health benefits, vacation, overtime 
    •    Unmatched and direct exposure to top-tier music executive and creative talent
    •    Meaningful potential upward mobility for standout performers

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