Jane Kim
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced and self-motivated Senior Associate with over 3 years of experience in diverse entertainment industries. Strong understanding of an international business model where it involves/requires knowledge of K-Culture and Pop Culture.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Business and Artist Management Sr. Associate
YG Entertainment
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted in-depth research to inform decision-making processes and support strategic planning initiatives for existing and newly debuting artists.
- Consistently maintained strong relationships with partners, including labels, media companies, and fashion brands, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on project progress.
- Maintained detailed records of all aspects of tour's planning process to ensure smooth operation from start to finish during BLACKPINK BORN PINK WORLD TOUR.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create cohesive branding, marketing materials, and promotional campaigns for artists.
- Organized and attended industry events for talent and client promotion.
Content Acquisitions and Licensing Coordinator
The Walt Disney Company
08.2021 - Current
- Conducted market research on K-Culture/OTT Market Trends in order to evaluate new content from Korea as a content reviewer
- Assisted in identifying, analyzing, and recommending new business development opportunities for Disney+
- Maintained a database of deals and relevant documentation, including legal papers
- Assisted the team in partnering with the international and domestic business affairs, sales, programming, legal, and finance teams to negotiate and execute deals.
Licensing and Marketing Coordinator
LINE FRIENDS INC.
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Acted as a liaison with licensees to get relevant contract details confirmed
- Worked cross functionally with Hybe in aligning strategic decisions for BT21
- Managed contractual documents for licensees, such as new contracts, authorization letters, NDAs, amendments, or renewals in close partnerships with a legal team
- Assisted marketing approval process in close partnerships with other cross-functional teams in Korea headquarters
- Identified and recruited highly qualified talent/influencers via job boards, and personal networks for marketing needs
- Requested/consolidated monthly forecast & quarterly royalty report from licensees and ensure accuracy of the data presented.
Event Assistant
ENTERPLAN INC.
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Attended diverse industry events involving multi-pop cultures (K-CON, CES 2020, PGC 2019, etc.) to help clients from Korea to operate their booth on a site and supported them by providing additional sources (e.g., talents) on needs
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance.
Account and Social Media Intern
Hylink Digital Solutions
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted the social media and creative team with developing and planning social media strategies/content for international companies
- Planned and implemented social media campaigns
- Conducted competitive, industry, or client research for presentations, pitches, or industry analysis
- Assisted various senior staff in the execution of internal agency projects.
- Revised written content material to meet personal standards and to satisfy the needs of clients and publishers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles 07.2019
Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Contract Management
- International Business
- SAP
- MediaBox
- Airtable
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Business Strategy
- Social media proficiency
Languages
English
Full Professional
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Business and Artist Management Sr. Associate
YG Entertainment
09.2022 - Current
Content Acquisitions and Licensing Coordinator
The Walt Disney Company
08.2021 - Current
Licensing and Marketing Coordinator
LINE FRIENDS INC.
02.2020 - 08.2021
Event Assistant
ENTERPLAN INC.
10.2019 - 01.2020
Account and Social Media Intern
Hylink Digital Solutions
03.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California - Los Angeles
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