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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:

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

Who you are:

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