Times Music
About the Role: We are seeking a seasoned A&R professional with deep-rooted expertise in the Kannada music ecosystem to join our team. The ideal candidate brings a nuanced understanding of devotional, film, and non-film genres, combined with a strong industry network and a sharp commercial instinct. This role is pivotal in identifying and developing exceptional talent, shaping high-quality music projects, and driving catalogue growth across key digital platforms.
Location:Bengaluru
Key Responsibilities:
Talent Scouting & Acquisition
Proactively identify, evaluate, and sign artists, lyricists, composers, and producers across devotional and non-film spaces. Build and nurture long-term relationships with key creative talent in the Kannada music ecosystem.
Devotional Music Development
Conceptualize and develop authentic, culturally resonant spiritual music projects. Maintain, manage, and strategically grow the existing South Indian catalogue to maximise reach and relevance.
Release Planning & Calendar Management
Design and oversee a structured music release calendar, curating album drops and singles around key festive periods and cultural moments to optimise digital performance and audience engagement.
Market & Trend Intelligence
Continuously monitor streaming analytics, industry developments, and evolving audience behaviours to make data-informed A&R decisions and stay ahead of regional music trends.
Project Planning & Execution
Own end-to-end planning and execution of assigned projects — both film and non-film — ensuring timely delivery of complete music release schedules within agreed budgets and quality benchmarks.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with internal teams including Digital Sales & Promotion, Marketing, Social Media, Legal, and Finance to ensure all recorded content is commercially ready and effectively brought to market.
Requirements
- 5–8 years of hands-on experience particularly in the Kannada language music industry.
- Established network of artists, composers, lyricists, and producers across devotional and non-film genres.
- In-depth understanding of regional music trends, audience preferences, and digital streaming platforms.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Proven negotiation abilities and experience in cross-functional stakeholder coordination.
- A creative mindset balanced with strong commercial acumen and a genuine passion for South Indian music.
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