A&R Trainee Program at CHAPTER EIGHT Records [Now accepting application for September and October 2026]

Music, TikTok, YouTube, playlists - what does the future of the music industry look like? With us, you'll be up close and personal! As a young and dynamically growing company in the music industry founded in 2019, we at CHAPTER EIGHT Records are looking for committed employees for our record labels.The A&R Trainee Program is designed to develop dynamic A&Rs focused on scouting and signing viral tracks, with a strong emphasis on proactive, outbound talent acquisition.

Tasks

• Talent Scouting: Use TikTok to identify trending and emerging artists, sounds, and music trends.
• Content Curation: Customize a feed to spot new talents and trending music effectively.
• Data-Driven Insights: Utilize specialized tools and platforms to assess new releases and track artist performance.
• Collaboration and Feedback: Participate in weekly meetings to discuss deals, artist outreach, and challenges; maintain close communication with team leads and receive regular feedback.

Requirements

• Talent Scouting Intuition: No prior experience required; we value a strong sense for trends and the ability to spot potential viral artists.
• Creative skills and an eye for detail to develop innovative tracks
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with artists and partners
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

This is what awaits you in our team:

• Comprehensive A&R Training: Receive in-depth training to develop the skills needed to excel as an A&R, including talent scouting, outbound strategies, and industry insights.
• A creative and diverse working environment in the music and media industry.
• Fair pay, whether you work full-time or part-time.
• An office in Bochum city centre and several team events a year.
• Start-up atmosphere: Our flat hierarchies give us plenty of personal room for manoeuvre for your suggestions, wishes and ideas.
• Thanks to our young corporate culture, you will become an integral part of our success story, which you can actively help to shape.
• Trial Period (3 months) & Time Position: Following a successful trial, your performance will be reviewed, with the potential to move to a full-time role with a higher base pay.