Artist & Partnership Manager

What you'll do :

• Actively scout and evaluate new and emerging artists, songwriters, and producers across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
• Lead artist signings, co-development deals, and production partnerships that align with Sony Music’s strategic objectives.
• Build a sustainable artist pipeline through consistent engagement with managers, producers, and talent networks.
• Monitor platforms, live events, and online trends to stay ahead of the curve on emerging music movements.
• Identify and develop upstreaming or joint venture opportunities with independent labels, collectives, and creative entrepreneurs.
• Lead deal negotiations with internal legal and business affairs teams to secure equitable and growth-oriented partnerships.
• Act as a key liaison with external stakeholders and strategic partners to enhance Sony Music Malaysia’s creative ecosystem.
• Identify hit-worthy songs, sonic trends, and top-tier producers for project development.
• Oversee the creative process from demo to recording to ensure commercial readiness and artistic integrity.
• Coordinate with local and regional A&R collaborators to build strong artist-brand alignment and musical output.
• Collaborate with marketing, digital, promotions, and business affairs teams to ensure successful artist launches and campaigns.
• Leverage data and audience insights to inform scouting and development decisions.
• Serve as a strategic advocate for artists and partners within Sony Music Malaysia.

Who you are :

What we give you :

Equal Opportunities

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