Creative A&R Executive Music Publishing & Production

Company Description

Founded in 2020, DAO Music Entertainment is Vietnam's leading music ecosystem, dedicated to elevating the next generation of artists, labels, and music companies. DAO offers comprehensive services in distribution, publishing, licensing, music marketing, production, artist development, and direct-to-fan commerce. With a catalog of over 12,000 tracks, more than 4 billion streams, and a network supporting 1,000+ artists and enterprises, DAO is at the forefront of empowering Vietnamese talent to reach global audiences. The company is committed to shaping Vietnam's music landscape and connecting it to the world stage.

Role Description

This role serves as the connection point between songs, producers, songwriters, and music collaboration opportunities with artists, labels, studios, agencies, and DAO Music's partners.The position focuses on discovering, pitching, and developing music products that align with market demand, while coordinating with creative teams to bring the right songs to the right artists, projects, and timing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Music Brief & Creative Direction

* Work with artists, labels, or partners to understand music direction and project needs

* Propose suitable music concepts and creative directions

* Monitor music trends in Vietnam and Asia to stay updated on the market and support creative development

2. A&R & Song Pitching

* Search for and connect with suitable producers and songwriters for each project

* Pitch and introduce songs, demos, and creative ideas to artists, labels, or partners

* Propose collaboration opportunities between artists, producers, and songwriters within DAO's network in Vietnam and internationally

* Build and maintain relationships with artists, managers, producers, songwriters, labels, and creative partners to identify opportunities for exploiting and developing the company's music catalogue

3. Project & Studio Coordination

* Coordinate with studios, producers, and relevant parties to ensure project timelines are met

* Track production progress and support the execution of creative projects

* Support the organization of songwriting camps, writing sessions, and other creative activities

4. Catalogue & Data Management

* Manage and update information on contributors and usage rights of songs/demos for pitching and commercial exploitation

* Coordinate with the legal/operations team on matters related to metadata and exploitation rights

* 1–3 years of experience in the music industry, label, publishing, artist management, or creative production

* Good music taste and understanding of Vietnamese/Asian music market trends

* Strong communication, pitching, presentation, and relationship-building skills within the industry

* Proactive, agile, and relationship-oriented in a creative working environment

* Ability to manage tasks and project information in a systematic manner

Monday to Friday, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Weekends off

* Salary review based on work performance

* Project/performance bonuses

* Social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance in accordance with regulations

* Company trips, team-building activities, and internal events

* Young, dynamic, and creative working environment

* Opportunity to grow into A&R Manager roles