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A&R & Music Production - Professional


Job Title: A&R & Music Production - Professional
Our Client: Global Leader Of Entertainment
Country: United States
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Specialisation: Executive Search
Salary: $50,000-$100,000
Job Reference: 16390
Contact Person: Carson ZHU Director
Contact Email: carson.zhu@cesna.com
Job Published: 2026-10-01

Position

A&R & Music Production - Professional

About Our Client

Entertainment

Job Summary

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.

Qualifications

  • - 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.

What's On Offer

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company 401(k) with employer matching


Apply online or feel free to contact us directly for more information about the opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicant, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.


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+1 401 241 2877

carson.zhu@cesna.com

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