Our Community

Our Founder

Jonathan Sherman brings nearly a decade of experience in the music industry as a jazz pianist, record producer, and industry executive. His works have been signed to numerous independent labels in the US and Europe, and he has toured across the US playing at iconic music venues with Grammy-nominated artists from Arlene’s Grocery in NYC to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. In 2019, Jonathan Sherman started, the Music Industry Consulting Practice at Deloitte, where he worked with some the world’s leading music publishers, concert promoters, and streaming platforms, and has since partnered with a performance rights organization to provide music data services to key industry leaders.

  • Rick Bacchus - Strategic Advisor

    Legendary Music Executive and Record Producer Rick Bacchus served as Chairman and President of Operations for the label. Rick Bacchus is well known among his peers in the music industry for being personally involved in the success of numerous music shows and established recording artists globally. Rick is also an established songwriter, composer and producer who is a self-taught musician who is very proficient at playing numerous music instruments.

Meet The Team

  • Digital Marketing Intern

    Bella Williams heads the marketing sector of Return Records, creating and designing the brand and marketing strategy for the label. They are currently a rising Senior at Barnard College studying Sociology and Theatre. Additionally, Bella is a songwriter and producer.

  • Live Entertainment Intern

    Kira Sward is a rising senior at New York University studying Linguistics and Music. She is thrilled to be Return Record’s Live Entertainment intern. As a lifelong soprano, alto, and tenor saxophonist, Kira loves all things music.

  • Talent Management Intern

    Camila Sorrentino oversees the talent management sector of Return Records, editing contracts, evaluating demo submissions, conducting research, and contacting artists and venues. Camila recently graduated from the Music Business Program at New York University. In her free time, she likes to sing, play piano, and go on runs.

Former Staff

  • Jen Bacchus

    Jen is currently an Account Executive at Endeavor, and interned with the label in our marketing department in 2021 to develop meaningful connections with brands while at Vanderbilt University in Nashville.

  • Alexa Ondrush

    Alexa is a Social Media Manager at Anthem Entertainment who interned with the label in 2021 as a music business student from High Point University and Belmont University in Nashville.

  • Chloe Gardner

    Former American Idol Contestant Chloe was an intern in the label’s booking department in 2021 and is currently enrolled at USC in Los Angeles studying Pop Music, Songwriting, and the Music Business.

  • Benjamin Levitt

    Ben currently works at MGM Studios and Amazon Prime Video as a Senior Audit Analyst. He worked as a strategy intern in 2021 while attending grad school in entertainment at Carnegie Mellon University.

  • Noeli Martinez

    Noeli worked for the label as a social media intern in 2021 and holds a BA in Communications from UC Santa Barbara. She is highly skilled in digital marketing and social media asset creation and coordination.

  • Simone Barnes

    Simone worked an an A&R intern in 2021 and is passionate about the entertainment field. She is pursuing a grad degree in PR and Advertising, and focuses on dance, modeling, and video production.

  • Lauren Santia

    Lauren was an A&R intern for the label in 2021 and is now a Press Manager at Listen Up Promotions in LA. She is currently pursuing a BA in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from Point Park University.

  • Nick Arnold

    Nick was an A&R intern in 2021 and has significant experience with streaming, content operations, and global marketing. He holds a BA in communication and media , and volunteers for arts and culture organizations.

  • Brahmos Sharma

    Brahmos served as an A&R intern in 2021 and is a young entrepreneur who founded his own talent consulting firm in India to bring enthusiasm and creativity to like-minded global musicians and creatives.

Partners

  • The Orchard

    The Orchard, a Sony Music Company, was founded in 1997 as a top distributor and artist services company for connecting artists and labels with global fans through digital and physical retailers. The Orchard is an expert in marketing releases, licensing content, monetizing videos, and managing performance rights.

  • The Ethereal

    The Ethereal is creative agency and fashion production company based in NYC and Toronto that craft multi-sensory entertainment experiences for brands, designers, and luxury products.

  • JCMS

    JCMS is a creative agency specializing in social media marketing, event production, and talent coordination, dedicated to delivering innovative, bespoke solutions that push boundaries and exceed expectations.

  • Bacchus Companies

    Bacchus Companies facilitates multiple business opportunities Globally. These projects include leveraging and nurturing relationships with all of the appropriate parties for the ultimate success of each individual project.

  • The Recording Academy

    The mission of the Recording Academy is to recognize excellence in the recording arts and sciences, cultivate the well-being of the music community, and ensure that music remains an indelible part of our culture.

  • Vouch

    Hiring creative and service freelancers will never be simpler. Stay secure when collaborating with new talents and never pay an agency commissions again.

  • Groove Kitchen

    Groove Kitchen is a Disco and French House Party in NYC centered around the music genres of funk, disco, soul, and various styles of house music. Their events often feature live music and/or DJ sets, curated by Return Records. 

Internship Program

We’re offering exciting hybrid, part-time internships for Fall 2025. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team. As an intern at Return Records, you will handle A&R and Marketing responsibilities. You will secure venues, handle scheduling, and coordinate logistics for our artists, conduct market research, manage social media profiles, and create promotional materials. Both roles require a commitment of 10-20 hours per week.

Interns will gain valuable industry experience and receive complementary tickets to concerts and industry events in the tri-state area. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills, a deep passion and knowledge for music and the industry, and familiarity with office productivity software and social media platforms.

To apply, email your resume and cover letter by August 1st, 2025.