The Role

As an A&R Executive at MMusic, you will play a critical role in scouting, developing, and nurturing rising talents while optimizing licensing and distribution strategies. This position requires both a deep passion for music and a strategic, data-driven approach to artist growth and revenue maximization across digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scout and identify promising unsigned artists using digital platforms, industry trends, and data analytics tools.
• Collaborate closely with the Artist Team to design and implement long-term artist development plans, including career growth, branding, and creative direction… and explore more opportunities for Artists in all services of MMusic.
• Evaluate demos and nurture artists’ potential in line with MMusic’s artistic and commercial vision.
• Work with Marketing & Promotion teams to maximize exposure and performance of artists’ releases across all platforms.
• Working closely with all stakeholders, ensure the music distribution process runs smoothly across global DSPs (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, etc.).
• Manage and update internal databases and licensing records to ensure rights compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (publishers, labels…) to secure necessary rights and licenses.
• Provide partners with legal and strategic advice on music copyright and monetization.
• Advise partners on release planning and monetization tailored to streaming platforms.
• Partner with Customer Support to ensure a high-quality experience for artists and clients.
• Coordinate with the Client Solutions department to identify and maximize new revenue opportunities.
• Compile weekly reports covering artist leads, performance analytics, and other A&R activities.
• Other assigned tasks by line manager.
Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of experience as an Account Executive or in talent management; background working with labels or distributors is a plus.
• Strong passion for music, artist development, and digital content creation.
• Solid understanding of music industry structures, copyright law, and licensing practices.
• Familiarity with DSPs and social media platform ecosystems and trends.
• Logical mindset with solid project management skills; proficiency in using tracking files, decks, and project management tools.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to translate audience and streaming data into actionable insights for artist development.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills in a client-facing role.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage tight deadlines.
• A proactive, collaborative team player with a growth mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (Email, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Presentations).
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken) is essential; additional languages are a plus (Korean or Chinese).