Music Nepal
Media / Publication (Newspaper, Magazines)

Music Nepal was established in 1982, under the Industrial Act of Nepal, as the first music industry in the country. It pioneered the concept of royalty payments to artists and creators of music by paying a fixed percentage of sales revenue of their albums. This encouraged creation and helped in the exponential growth of the industry. The growth was driven especially by the popularity of Dohori and Folk Songs of different parts of the country. Music Nepal also played a catalytic role in developing Copyright Law and over the years has joined hands with numerous stake holders to strengthen the copyright regime in the country.

Music Nepal (www.musicnepal.com) invites application from qualified candidate for the following posts. Competent candidates who are committed, motivated and creative with a strong desire to contribute to music industry are invited to apply.

Artist and Repertoire (A&R) Manager

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Basic Job Information

Job Category	:	General Mgmt. / Administration / Operations
Job Level	:	Senior Level
No. of Vacancy/s	:	[ 1 ]
Employment Type	:	Full Time
Job Location	:	Anamnagar, Kathmandu
Offered Salary	:	NRs. 45,000 - 60,000 Monthly
Apply Before(Deadline)	:	Nov. 21, 2025 23:55 (2 weeks, 1 day from now)

Job Specification

Education Level	:	Under Graduate (Bachelor)
Experience Required	:	More than 7 years
Professional Skill Required	:	Negotiation Leadership Creative Thinking Relationship Management Strategic Thinking

Other Specification

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Media, Music Business, or related field.
Demonstrated ability to identify talent and turn creative ideas into successful releases.
7+ years of experience in content management, preferably in the music or digital media industry.
Strong understanding of copyright, licensing, and digital distribution.
Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
An analytical mindset with an ability to interpret streaming data and audience insights
Passion for Nepali music and global creative collaboration.

Core Skills Required

Strong artist and relationship management skills
Strategic and creative thinking
Excellent coordination and communication
Project and time management
Basic understanding of music production and content workflow

Note: This position is related to artists. Applicants with knowledge or experience in music artists are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Department: Content & Artist Management (A&R)
Reports To: Deputy CEO (DCEO)

Job Summary:

The A&R Manager will lead Music Nepal’s catalogue management, creative discovery and artist development function, responsible for managing & optimizing the vast catalogue, identifying emerging talent, managing relationships, and ensuring quality, commercially viable content is produced and distributed in alignment with the company's strategy. This role bridges the creative and business aspects of the label, combining artistic intuition with data-driven decision-making to shape Music Nepal’s evolving catalogue and market presence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Planning & Content Management

Lead weekly meetings to plan and prioritize content projects.
Present new content ideas and finalize monthly content calendars.
Evaluate songs and projects based on quality, originality, and audience analytics
Approve project budgets and ensure timely release schedules.
Lead weekly creative planning meetings and monthly content calendar reviews.

Deliverables: Work plans, approved content calendar, meeting minutes.

2. Artist & Partnership Relations

Identify and nurture upcoming talent across genres and regions
Coordinate with artists and legal/admin teams to finalize agreements.
Resolve artist issues and ensure good communication.
Explore new business opportunities and partnerships in the industry.
Represent MN in talent showcases, music festivals, and industry events.
Develop artist growth plans, including song strategy, performance, and branding

Deliverables: Artist meeting notes, signed agreements, issue logs, business growth reports.

3. Content Production & Quality Control

Review and approve lyrical videos, songs, and articles for quality.
Supervise recording sessions and studio coordination with artists and engineers
Maintain production standards and ensure content is release-ready.
Select ‘hit’ or high-performing songs from the company’s library.
Oversee uploads and ensure artist payments are processed.
Collaborate with marketing and content teams for campaign tie-ins and remakes.

Deliverables: Reviewed content, production reports, curated song lists, payment confirmations.

4. Partnerships & Business Growth

Build and sustain relationships with artists, managers, studios, and partners.
Negotiate collaborations, licensing, and promotional tie-ups.
Identify new business models and opportunities for the label’s growth.

Deliverables: Partnership MOUs, collaboration summaries, growth proposals.

5. Radio & New Media Development

Lead projects for online and live radio upgrades.
Manage the creation of radio IDs, signature tunes, and show intros.
Oversee radio playlist creation and ensure smooth programming.

Deliverables: Radio strategy plan, audio IDs, program playlist.

6. Administration & Team Development

Mentor A&R team members and assist in training programs for artist relations
Manage appointments and meeting schedules with admin support.
Develop standard procedures (SOPs) for artist meetings and junior staff training.
Support team members in improving artist communication and coordination.

Deliverables: Appointment calendar, SOPs, staff guidelines.

Key Working Relationships

Internal:

DCEO – approvals and strategic direction.
Content Team– daily coordination.
Studio & Technical Team – production and uploads.
HR & Admin– agreements, approvals, and scheduling.

External:

Artists and Talent – project management, issue resolution, and collaboration.
Clients and Partners – for new business and partnership development.