A&R Trainee Program at CHAPTER EIGHT Records [Now accepting application for May and June 2026]
Music, TikTok, YouTube, playlists - what does the future of the music industry look like? With us, you'll be up close and personal! As a young and dynamically growing company in the music industry founded in 2019, we at CHAPTER EIGHT Records are looking for committed employees for our record labels.The A&R Trainee Program is designed to develop dynamic A&Rs focused on scouting and signing viral tracks, with a strong emphasis on proactive, outbound talent acquisition.
Tasks
- Talent Scouting: Use TikTok to identify trending and emerging artists, sounds, and music trends.
- Content Curation: Customize a feed to spot new talents and trending music effectively.
- Data-Driven Insights: Utilize specialized tools and platforms to assess new releases and track artist performance.
- Collaboration and Feedback: Participate in weekly meetings to discuss deals, artist outreach, and challenges; maintain close communication with team leads and receive regular feedback.
Requirements
- Talent Scouting Intuition: No prior experience required; we value a strong sense for trends and the ability to spot potential viral artists.
- Creative skills and an eye for detail to develop innovative tracks
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with artists and partners
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Benefits
This is what awaits you in our team
- Comprehensive A&R Training: Receive in-depth training to develop the skills needed to excel as an A&R, including talent scouting, outbound strategies, and industry insights.
- A creative and diverse working environment in the music and media industry.
- Fair pay, whether you work full-time or part-time.
- An office in Bochum city centre and several team events a year.
- Start-up atmosphere: Our flat hierarchies give us plenty of personal room for manoeuvre for your suggestions, wishes and ideas.
- Thanks to our young corporate culture, you will become an integral part of our success story, which you can actively help to shape.
- Trial Period (3 months) & Time Position: Following a successful trial, your performance will be reviewed, with the potential to move to a full-time role with a higher base pay.
Are you a creative mind? Become an A&R for our innovative music agency and labels! Apply now and rock the industry!
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