Slip-N-Slide is looking for aggressive A&R Reps.

What exactly is an 'A&R' rep anyway? We hear the term all the time, and most of us have a certain picture in our mind. But it is correct? Here's a short job description. 

An A&R's Primary Job Duties:

Seek talent by:

• Auditioning demo tapes (solicited, as well as unsolicited, depending on record label policy.) If interested, ask to see artist perform live.
• Attending live shows at clubs, showcases, concerts, and other venues. Also visiting artist/band website and social neteworking sites like MySpace and Faceboook.
• Following leads from any ‘buzz’ created by artists.
• Checking industry insiders (managers, agents, attorneys, concert promoters, label promo reps, retail contacts, trade and consumer press tips, regional ‘scenes’, or other sources.)
• Watching for talent on other labels, who’s contracts are expiring.

Other Responsibilities

• Evaluate talent and match with potential audience tastes.
• Sign talent to label with executives approval.
• Search for new songs for existing talent on the label.
• Coordinate label relationships for an artist, once they are signed to the label.
• Provide creative input and direction on artist’s material.
• Find suitable producers and recording studios.
• Plan the recording budget with the business affairs department. 

Interested?

Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@slipnslideworld.com. Make sure to include references and your contact information!