PR Associate Job at Kakao Entertainment Global in Culver City

About Kakao Entertainment Global
Kakao Entertainment Global (KEG) is the North American hub of Kakao Entertainment, one of South Korea’s leading content companies. Kakao Entertainment has built an IP value chain that spans the entire entertainment sector, centered around three business divisions: music, story, and media. Building on this foundation, KEG leads global initiatives as the central driver of Kakao Entertainment’s international strategy — amplifying the reach of top-tier artists, content, and IP in the world’s most influential entertainment market.

Powered by a robust creative ecosystem — including Kakao Entertainment’s expansive catalog of 130,000+ music tracks, a dynamic roster of artists with global fandoms, 15,000+ webtoons and web novels, and a growing slate of premium dramas and films — KEG sits at the intersection of culture and innovation. Its integrated approach to IP unlocks cross‑platform storytelling and cultural impact at scale, with a mission to elevate K‑content and K‑culture as a global mainstream force.

Under the leadership of CEO Joseph Chang (also co‑CEO of Kakao Entertainment), KEG is redefining what it means to be a global entertainment company — propelling bold ideas, boundary‑breaking content, and cross‑border collaboration to the forefront of pop culture.

About the Role
Kakao Entertainment Global is seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented PR Associate to support the execution and coordination of publicity efforts across its multi‑label ecosystem. This role sits within a label services PR function, supporting multiple internal labels, artist teams, and global stakeholders, while also helping coordinate work between internal teams and external PR agency partners.

The PR Associate will play a critical operational role in ensuring alignment, consistency, and execution across campaigns, releases, announcements, and media initiatives across the company’s portfolio of artists and labels. The position reports to the Director of PR and requires strong organizational discipline, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving, matrixed entertainment environment.

Key Responsibilities
Campaign Coordination & Execution Support

Support the coordination and execution of PR campaigns across multiple internal labels and artist projects

Maintain and update campaign timelines, calendars, trackers, and shared documentation across stakeholders

Coordinate deliverables, approvals, assets, and deadlines across internal teams and external agency partners

Assist in ensuring consistency of messaging, timing, and execution across all label services PR initiatives

Support rollout logistics for releases, announcements, campaigns, and related publicity activities

Internal + External Partner Coordination

Act as a coordination point between internal label teams, artist management teams, and external PR agencies

Track status updates and ensure alignment across multiple agencies and stakeholders

Support communication flow between internal PR leadership and external partners to ensure executional consistency

Help maintain clarity across overlapping campaign responsibilities and deliverables

Media & Communications Support

Assist with media list building, research, and maintenance across relevant markets and genres

Support drafting and formatting of press materials including pitches, press releases, media alerts, and briefing documents

Track media coverage across multiple campaigns and compile reports, recaps, and performance summaries

Assist with interview scheduling, media coordination, and follow‑ups as needed

Operational & Administrative Support

Maintain internal PR systems, databases, asset libraries, and reporting structures

Organize campaign materials and ensure proper version control across teams and agencies

Support meeting coordination, note‑taking, and follow‑up action tracking

Assist with event logistics, credential coordination, and related publicity operations when applicable

Provide general operational support across the broader label services PR function as needed

Qualifications & Requirements
Required Qualifications

2-4 years of experience in PR, publicity, communications, entertainment, music, or media

Strong organizational and project coordination skills, especially in multi‑stakeholder environments

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities across competing deadlines

High attention to detail and strong follow‑through

Comfortable working in fast‑paced, matrixed organizational structures

Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and project tracking tools

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in music, entertainment, label services, or agency environments

Familiarity with working alongside external PR agencies or vendors

Understanding of K‑pop, music industry release cycles, campaign structures, and media ecosystems

Experience supporting multi‑project or multi‑client environments

Strong cultural awareness and interest in global music and entertainment trends

Bilingual fluency in English and Korean

Additional Requirements

Must be able to work in‑office Monday‑Thursday in Culver City

Must be available for occasional evening or weekend work based on releases, campaigns, or events

Ability to manage confidential information across multiple stakeholders and partners

Strong adaptability in a fast‑changing, cross‑functional environment

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