A&R & Music Production - Professional (KPOP)

Full-time
Los Angeles, CA, usvia Workable ATSPosted Oct 2, 2026
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Project management

About this role

[Position]

A&R & Music Production

  • Professional (KPOP)

[About Our Client]

Entertainment

[Job Description]

Key Responsibilities

  • Song Sourcing & Creative A&R:
  • Actively scout, curate, and pitch original tracks, toplines, and concepts tailored to specific K-pop artist briefs (spanning Pop, Hip-Hop, EDM, R&B, and Rock).
  • Organize, host, and facilitate US and international song camps and creative retreats.
  • Analyze global music market trends, chart data, and sound evolutions to provide proactive music direction.
  • Roster & Creator Relations:
  • Build and maintain a strong network of US and international producers, songwriters, lyricists, arrangers, and publishing executives.
  • Manage creator outreach, pitch briefs, fee negotiations, and project assignments in coordination with Business Affairs.
  • Music Production & Quality Control (QC):
  • Oversee recording, vocal tuning, editing, mixing, and mastering processes for assigned global releases.
  • Conduct rigorous Quality Control (QC) on final audio assets to meet top-tier commercial release standards.
  • Coordinate vocal comping, multi-track delivery, and session file transfers between US studios and Seoul HQ.
  • Cross-Border Project Management:
  • Collaborate closely with internal sub-labels and A&R teams in Korea to ensure creative alignment and timely project delivery.
  • Prepare detailed creative pitch decks, reference playlists, and production timelines.

Requirements

  • Experience: 3 to 5 years of professional experience in A&R, Music Production, Music Publishing, or Record Label operations within the US music industry.
  • K-Pop Expertise: Must be deeply familiar with K-Pop music, including its production trends, song structures, vocal stylings, and global market dynamics.
  • Network: Demonstrated, active relationships with music publishers, song pluggers, independent producers, and topliners.
  • Technical Expertise:
  • Deep technical understanding of the music recording process, vocal tuning/comping, mixing dynamics, and mastering standards.
  • Working knowledge of Digital Audio Workstations (Pro Tools, Logic Pro) and studio workflows.
  • Music Market Knowledge:
  • High-level understanding of both Western pop markets and global music dynamics.
  • Versatility across genres: Pop, Dance/Electronic, Urban/Hip-Hop, and Alternative Rock.
  • Languages:
  • Business fluency in English (required).
  • Proficiency in Korean (verbal and written) is a strong advantage due to frequent communication with Seoul HQ.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience working on cross-border / Asian-Western co-productions or song pitch projects.
  • Hands-on experience with A&R administration, including split sheet tracking, sample clearances, and producer credits.
  • Ability to work flexibly across US and Seoul time zones when required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company 401(k) with employer matching

Before you apply

  • 1Which parts of your CV prove experience with Project management?
  • 2Which recent work examples would make your application stronger for this role?
  • 3What details from the original source listing should you confirm before applying?

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