A&R Director Jobs

SM Entertainment is a South Korean multinational entertainment agency. Since its establishment in 1995, SM Entertainment has pioneered the entertainment industry in Korea and is a total entertainment group leading the global Korean Wave and K-Pop sensation. SM Group manages over 400 artists combined trained and cultivated musicians and other talents such as entertainers, actors, models, and influencers. It is the largest entertainment company in Korea and has been responsible for developing the careers of many K-pop stars into huge global success with fanbases worldwide. for developing and guiding many K-Pop stars to global success with fans based worldwide. The company’s recent business strategy and development plan, "SM 3.0," focuses on integrating various aspects of the company's operations, including music production, content creation, and global distribution, into a cohesive system that will lead to the expansion of the company's market presence and enhance its offerings to provide a more comprehensive experience for all fans.

What you'll do:

• Liaison between HQ A&R and songwriters, producers, publishers and all involved in the song selection and editing process.
• Coordinate writing sessions and camps targeted for all artist projects
• Keeps possession and archives music
• Support broadcasting promotions and concert schedules in the US
• Work with producers, writers, publishers and managers on all necessary paperwork regarding releases
• Coordinate writing sessions and camps targeted for all artist projects and keep track of all expense costs for said sessions and camps
• Build strong relationships with writers, producers and publishers to ensure trust with music
• Keeping track of all projects by taking meeting minutes
• Review demos submitted and organize all received demos in the system
• Preparation for various meetings, including music when needed
• Translation duties whenever required including but not limited to email communications, lyric translations and HQ business trip on site translations

Who you are:

• No restrictions to travel internationally and domestically
• Knowledge of worldwide music trends and passion for music, including an extensive knowledge of both K-Pop and pop
• Extensive knowledge of SM Entertainment’s music and artists
• Solid understanding of the recording process
• At least 3 years of prior A&R, Studio, or A&R Administration experience desired
• Native fluency in both Korean and English
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to pick-up computer systems/programs quickly
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Open to working on holidays and afterhours (taking HQ business hours into consideration)
• Strong people and relationship building skills