Job Description
Position Title: Independent Contractor, Sponsorships & Sales (KCON LA 2026)
Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (Project-Based)
Employment: Contract (10-12 weeks) - Starting June 1 - Potentially until August 21
Compensation Range: $800–$1,000 / weekly (depending on experience)
Location: Culver City, CA (on-site)
Company Overview: CJ ENM (Entertainment & Media) is the leader in entertainment and commerce in Asia and the #1 premium content powerhouse in Korea, with a growing global footprint. CJ ENM operates businesses across multiple sectors of entertainment, including content, music and live experiences with key business segments in Media Platform (linear channels & OTT platform “TVING,” TV & Film (premium production studios in Studio Dragon, CJ ENM Studios, & FIFTH SEASON), music (original artists, content, distribution platforms, and live event), and commerce. CJ ENM also operates KCON, the largest Korean pop culture fan convention and concert series, which launched in LA as a one-day event in 2012 and has exponentially scaled over a decade to become a global event that has expanded from Los Angeles to New York and across the world to destinations like Japan, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Paris.
CJ ENM has played a key role in not only leading Korea’s culture and content in entertainment for the past 25 years, but also continues to grow the expansion of Korean entertainment globally.
Position Overview:
The Sponsorships & Sales Coordinator (Independent Contractor) supports sponsorship sales and execution, with a hands-on role in creating and updating visual assets such as decks, mockups, presentation materials, and social media posting assets (images and videos). This role works closely with internal teams to support research, coordination, and day-to-day execution, while helping ensure timely delivery of sponsorship programs across both on-site activations and digital campaigns.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and update sponsorship decks and visual materials with strong attention to design and layout
- Conduct research, case studies, and social media monitoring to support partnership initiatives
- Track timelines and support coordination of sponsorship deliverables across teams
- Assist with preparation of materials and internal documentation as needed
- Respond to ad hoc requests and support time-sensitive tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Assist with on-site support at sponsorship events (e.g., KCON LA), including sponsor communication and activation monitoring
- Handle/manage other projects and tasks as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-2+ years of experience in marketing, partnerships, or a related field
- Strong proficiency in presentation and visual design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma)
- Strong research and social media monitoring skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Passion for K-pop and the K-entertainment industry
- Professional proficiency in Korean preferred