Audra Murrell

About Audra Murrell

Highly dependable and experienced creative executive who embraces challenges and has…

Experience

1. SVP of a & R

   Iswimwithsharks

   Sep 2020 — Present

   Work History SVP of A&R - Promoted October 2022 • Report directly to CEO of the label Andre Williams and COO Jay “Pop” Richardson • Work to identify and acquire new talent for the labels roster • Outline and negotiate deal memos for artist, Negotiate Distribution Agreements, Negotiate Licensing Agreements • Direct contact/Work with artist’s and Artist management – from signings to supervising record making and postproduction process (picking producers, mixers, mastering, co-writes, feature, etc.) • Manage all recording budgets and Coordinate with A&R Admin dept. to facilitate payments, clearances, and contracts. • Lead and strategize global release rollouts with Marketing dept. in order to keep artist’s creative and artistic vision • Work with our Marketing dept./support releases • Work with Digital teams for social media rollout • Work with radio teams/partners for both National & International radio support • Social Media – viral clips, online growth, daily posts, spotify playlists, oversaw label website design revamp and format layout development. • Maintain files/records on all projects released, proposed or submissions denied • Select singles and key tracks. • Ability to understand, manage and forecast budgets. • Review and recommend submitted/solicited demos as well as online material. • Act as label liaison with artists once they are signed to the label. • Provide creative input and direction on artist\'s material. • Evaluate recording and mixing progress for label\'s artists. • Attend live showcases/concerts at clubs and other venues. • Maintain files/records on all shows attended. • Develop and maintain relationships with industry insiders (managers, agents, attorneys, promoters, radio programmers, retail trade and consumer press, tastemakers, etc.). • Assist in developing broader portfolio of products and services for label (e.g. strategic partnerships, 360 deals and equity touring deals) Key Signings – DJ Mr. Famous, Antavio T.O. Johnson

Skills

• Social Networking
• Television
• Social Media Marketing
• Audio Editing
• Public Relations
• Studio Recording
• Entertainment
• Music
• Djing
• Broadcasting
• Sound
• Dj
• Advertising
• Social Media
• Record Labels
• Final Cut Pro
• Voice Acting
• Songwriting
• Pro Tools
• A&R
• Music Industry
• Audio Recording
• Digital Marketing
• Music Production
• Audio Engineering
• Recording
• Voice Over
• Music Publishing
• Broadcast
• Radio
• Video Production
• Producing
• Marketing