A&R Manager (Artist and Repertoire)

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking A/R Manager to actively engage in shaping the future of the record label/ music business. In this role, you will be responsible for tracking and analyzing industry trends, staying ahead of musical shifts, and contributing to the full lifecycle of song and album development—from brainstorming concepts to overseeing final production and take a hands-on approach throughout the music production process, from pre-production to post-production. You will curate music catalogs that align with the vision and identity of artists, ensuring their sound remains authentic and competitive in the market.

Your responsibilities will include scouting talent, overseeing music projects, and ensuring smooth collaboration between artists and production teams. If you are passionate about music and possess strong organizational and communication skills, this position offers the opportunity to shape the future of music at our entertainment company.

Our Company

JYP innovates the music industry business model under the motto, “Leader in Entertainment". Based on this motto, JYP Entertainment strives to become the leading company that brings change to the entertainment industry. Led by Asia's best producer Jin Young Park, the company has produced many global artists, including god, Rain, Wonder Girls, 2PM, 2AM, miss A, GOT7, TWICE, Stray Kids, ITZY, Xdinary Heroes, and NMIXX in Korea; NiziU, NEXZ in Japan; BOY STORY, and YAOCHEN in China; VCHA in the US.

In the business area, the company has expanded K-pop's influence by communicating with the worldwide music industry through the company's oversea subsidiaries JYP USA, JYP JAPAN, and JYP CHINA. Additionally, the company founded JYP Three Sixty to expand the IP business to the platform business. We are looking for a motivated individual to join in our global growth.

[Role and Responsibilities]

• Plan and produce songs and albums for JYP USA and partnered artists
• Recruit and manage domestic and overseas producers, songwriters and coordinate with other publishers, record labels, artists, talent managers and other stakeholders do develop best sound set for talent.
• Review demos submitted and organize all received demos in the system
• Coordinate writing sessions and camps targeted for all artist projects
• Coordinate records and sessions for mixing and mastering, analyze and manage song release date, budgeting, and project scheduling
• Relevant support work, including updating and organizing files, checklists, processing and tracking expenses and invoices, itinerary and travel for artist and studio sessions, promotions and tour in the US

[Additional Details]

• Occasional business travel for meetings and events
• Flexible work schedule including weekends and holidays according to album release or recording schedules and communication with Headquarters in the South Korea time zone

[Qualifications]

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant education
• 4-6 years of experience in A&R or music publishing with established networks in the industry
• Outstanding communication skills and interpersonal skills to work with internal and external partners such as producers and songwriters

[Preferred skills]

• Relevant experience at major studio or recording company/labels
• Effective project management skills
• Experience in leading and hosting a Song Camp
• Extensive knowledge of worldwide music trends and passion for Korean and/or international artists, producers, composers, writers, and the overall music business

Why Join Us?

• Work in a creative, fast-paced environment with industry-leading professionals.
• Opportunity to discover and develop the next generation of top music talent.
• Competitive salary, benefits, flexible working schedule, and immense opportunities for growth.

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