A&R Manager - Global Music Production & Artist Development

JYP America; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

JYP America is seeking an experienced A&R Manager to lead music discovery, album development, and recording projects, collaborating with creative partners and internal teams to shape artists’ identities for global audiences. You will oversee production schedules, evaluate songs, and manage relationships with domestic and international producers, songwriters, and engineers.

Reporting to the CEO, this role requires strong communication, project management, and a deep understanding of current music

Qualifications

• 5+ years in A&R, music production, or related field.
• Experience managing album production or recording projects with creative feedback.
• Thorough understanding of recording processes and the music business.
• Knowledge of K-pop, artist development, and fan culture.
• Knowledge of US and international music markets beyond K-pop.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and handle unreleased materials confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned album production projects from concept to final delivery.
• Evaluate songs, demos, and lyrics and recommend selections.
• Identify and manage relationships with domestic and international producers, songwriters, arrangers, and recording engineers.
• Oversee recording sessions, vocal editing, mixing, and mastering.
• Provide creative feedback and coordinate revisions to meet artistic/quality standards.
• Manage production schedules, deliverables, and approvals with global teams.

Skills

A&R experience

Music production

Project management

Communication skills

Music industry knowledge

Discretion/confidentiality

K-pop knowledge

Job description

JYP America is seeking an experienced A&R Manager to lead music discovery, album development, and recording projects, collaborating with creative partners and internal teams to shape artists’ identities for global audiences. You will oversee production schedules, evaluate songs, and manage relationships with domestic and international producers, songwriters, and engineers.

Reporting to the CEO, this role requires strong communication, project management, and a deep understanding of current music