Category: Publishing

About Maison Arts
Maison Arts is a Los Angeles-based music publishing company and label, home to a diverse and growing roster of artists, songwriters, and producers.
Maison Arts is seeking a creative and highly organized A&R Director with a deep understanding of both the creative and business sides of music publishing and recorded music. This role is best suited for a self-starter with exceptional taste and strong existing industry relationships- someone who thrives on discovering and developing talent, setting up sessions, securing placements, and driving creative strategy across publishing and label projects. This role is based in Los Angeles, and will work alongside the existing A&R team and founders.
Responsibilities
• Support Maison Arts’ roster of songwriters, producers, and artists, creating opportunities to grow their careers.
• Actively pitch songs for artist cuts and synch placements.
• Identify and sign new songwriters, producers, and artists in line with Maison Arts’ creative goals and culture across both publishing and label.
• Facilitate writing sessions that align with client goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with managers, A&Rs, artists, songwriters, producers, music supervisors, and other key industry partners.
• Contribute to creative development for label projects, including identifying features, providing song feedback, and setting up sessions.
• Collaborate with internal and external admin teams on splits and asset delivery.
• Stay informed on emerging trends, sounds, and industry shifts to inform creative strategy and roster development.
• Represent Maison Arts at sessions, showcases, and industry events.
Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in A&R, publishing, or writer/producer management.
• Proven history of signing talent, landing pitch songs, setting up meaningful sessions, and developing creative projects.
• Established network of relationships within the music industry
• Strong musical instincts and an ear for songs that connect across genres.
• Willingness to attend industry events and travel.
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Experience using industry tools, including PRO workstations, ROSTR, MLC, Songview, Spotify for Publishing, and DISCO.
• Based in Los Angeles; hybrid role, with expected in-office presence in Venice several days per week.
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits will be offered, dependent on level of experience.
PLEASE CONTACT: Simon Kessler for inquiries | simon@maisonarts.co