We are an independent boutique music publishing company at the heart of electronic and dance music. We represent innovative producers, artists and songwriters and combine publishing, creative development, sync and rights management with an artist-first approach and deep roots in global club culture.
A&R Director (f/m/d) – Electronic & Dance Music 40-60%
Your role
As A&R Director you will lead our growing European business and shape the next phase of development — strategically, operationally and creatively. You will report directly to the founders and ensure we remain agile, artist-focused and commercially strong in a dynamic environment.
Your responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for day-to-day A&R across Europe (publishing creative, team leadership, signings, artist development).
- Identify, sign and develop talent — from emerging producers to established acts — in electronic & dance.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with artists, managers, labels and international sub-publishing partners.
- Drive revenue growth through innovative licensing, sync and catalog strategies.
- Own budgets, reporting and forecasting in close collaboration with Finance and the CEO.
- Negotiate publishing/co-publishing agreements, sync licenses and strategic partnerships.
- Continuously monitor developments in music rights, technology and cultural trends.
- Leadership & culture: foster an inspiring team environment grounded in creativity, integrity and collaboration.
Your profile
- Extensive, proven senior-level A&R experience at a music publisher or a closely related part of the music industry.
- Deep genre expertise in electronic & dance and genuine passion for the scene and community.
- Solid understanding of publishing administration, copyright, licensing & royalties.
- Strong negotiation skills with sharp commercial acumen and a high attention to detail.
- Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach.
- Wide, resilient network across the electronic music ecosystem (artists, labels, industry partners).
- Market expertise in Europe, including Switzerland, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
- Business-fluent in German and English; additional languages are a plus.
Nice to have
- Track record of high-impact signings and international chart or award successes.
- Experience in catalog optimization, rights metadata, DSP ecosystems and analytics-driven repertoire growth.
- Network in sync/brand partnerships (film/TV, games, advertising, social/creator economy).
We offer
- Independent environment with short decision paths and real scope to shape and build.
- Direct collaboration with the founders and internationally connected teams.
- Modern employment conditions, flexible work setup and a training & development budget.
Application
Sounds like a fit? Please send your CV including relevant references/proof of achievements (links/streams/charts/syncs) to jobs@paydaypub.com. Kindly include your salary expectation and earliest possible start date.
Location: Zug, Switzerland.
Important (Compliance & Fairness)
- We are committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. All qualified applications are considered regardless of origin, gender, identity, religion/belief, disability or age.
- If a work authorization process is required, we will support it within the framework of applicable laws.
- This posting is strictly performance- and competency-based; individual preferences play no role in the selection process.