Music Curator

Freebird Music Entertainment, a prominent division of Freebird Music Group, stands as one of Pakistan’s leading entertainment companies with a rich and diverse catalog of high-quality audio and video content. The company has a strong foothold in the music industry, representing top-tier talent across various genres including pop, indie, folk, and ghazals. It encompasses several well-known labels such as Freebird Records, Rearts, Legacy Heritage, Shakkar Sounds, Panther Records, Rhythymish, and Ghazal Enterprises. Committed to fostering creativity, Freebird Music supports both emerging and established artists through strategic marketing, innovative campaigns, and advanced production capabilities, continuously shaping Pakistan’s music landscape by promoting originality, artistic excellence, and meaningful collaboration.

The Music Curator position is a full-time, on-site role based in Islamabad. The successful candidate will be responsible for selecting, organizing, and maintaining music catalogs and playlists that reflect the company’s creative vision and resonate with audience preferences. This role involves discovering new artists and tracks, evaluating music submissions, and curating content for various labels, campaigns, and digital platforms. The Music Curator will work closely with A&R, marketing, and production teams to design themed playlists, support music releases, and ensure consistent artistic quality across multiple genres. Daily responsibilities include researching current music trends, analyzing listener data, preparing curation briefs, tagging and categorizing tracks, and optimizing content for digital distribution.

Key Responsibilities

- Select, organize, and maintain music catalogs and playlists aligned with the company’s creative direction and audience interests.
- Discover and evaluate new artists and music submissions for inclusion in various projects and campaigns.
- Collaborate with A&R, marketing, and production teams to create themed playlists and support music releases.
- Conduct research on music trends and analyze listener data to inform curation strategies.
- Prepare detailed curation briefs and ensure accurate tagging and categorization of tracks.
- Optimize music content for digital platforms and maintain metadata accuracy.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment.
- Uphold inclusive, gender-neutral, and non-discriminatory practices in artist and content evaluation.

Required Qualifications

- Strong knowledge of diverse music genres, including Pakistani pop, indie, folk, ghazals, and global music trends, with the ability to identify emerging artists and sounds.
- Proven experience in music selection, catalog management, playlist organization, and metadata maintenance.
- Proficiency in music research and analysis using audience insights, streaming data, and market trends to guide curation decisions.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with A&R, marketing, production teams, and artists.
- Familiarity with digital music platforms, content management systems, and basic audio tools.
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Islamabad, managing multiple priorities and adapting to a dynamic creative environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Music, Media Studies, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in music curation or programming.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment when promoting artists and content.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Experience within the entertainment, media, or music industries is highly desirable. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a leading music company known for its innovation and artistic excellence, working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to shaping Pakistan’s music culture.

This position provides a platform to engage with diverse musical genres and emerging talent while playing a key role in the company’s creative and strategic initiatives.