JASON RUDD

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I’m an award-winning music publishing professional with 25+ years of experience across producing, mixing, mastering, and A&R, from studio recording and custom music to project and catalog management.

About

I’m an award-winning music publishing professional with 25+ years of experience across producing, mixing, mastering, and A&R, from studio recording and custom music to project and catalog management. I’ve led teams, built release strategies, and managed the details that make publishing run smoothly—metadata, tagging, distribution, budgeting, and payables—while keeping the creative standard high.

Over the years, I’ve produced and overseen hundreds of album releases for major library and publishing catalogs, including scaling a 400-song startup into a 15,000-song powerhouse in four years. I also bring a lifelong dedication to guitar and continual learning to every project, from concept research and talent selection to mastering, artwork commissioning, and ensuring each release is properly positioned for performance.

  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

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Projects · 1

Battle Rock

To serve the market for extreme sports, cage fighting, MMA, Martial Arts, action, and high energy, we created Battle Rock as a custom 8 song album for MegaTrax. Working hand-in-hand with the client to assure delivery to their spec, I assembled the team including composer, topliners, vocalists, mix engineer, and completed mastering and metadata personally. I maintained oversight and direction through my project portal MusicPea for the entire process, and handled all payables and contracts.

  • Audio Mixer
  • Executive Producer
  • Mastering Engineer
  • +2

Work experience· 6 roles

Department Manager · Level 77 MusicJan 2021 – Jan 2026 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Managed a small team of 4 direct reports while overseeing release plans, A&R, mastering oversight, CSV metadata, distribution, artwork commissioning, and payables for ongoing catalog work.

Executive Producer · Level 77 MusicJan 2021 – Jan 2026 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Executive Producer for 40+ albums annually and department manager of 4 direct reports. Responsible for release plan and concept research; catalog acquisition; A&R of composers, producers, topliners, vocalists, and musicians; oversight of mastering; CSV metadata and distribution to sub-publishers and aggregators; commissioning artwork; and managing payables. Built a 400-song startup into a 15,000-song powerhouse in four years.

Executive Producer · Level 77 MusicDec 2020 – Jul 2026 · 5 yrs 8 mos

Executive Producer for 40+ albums annually and department manager of four direct reports. Own release planning and concept research, support catalog acquisition, and perform A&R for composers, producers, topliners, vocalists, and musicians. Oversee mastering, CSV metadata, and distribution to sub-publishers and aggregators, including coordination of artwork and all payables. Built a 400-song startup into a 15,000-song powerhouse in four years.

Producer / Executive Producer · Universal Production MusicJan 2015 – Jan 2021 · 6 yrs 1 mo
Mastering Engineer · FirstCom MusicJan 1999 – Jan 2015 · 16 yrs 1 mo
Mastering Engineer / Producer · FirstCom MusicDec 1998 – Dec 2014 · 16 yrs 1 mo

Education

Associate of Applied Science, Music Business · Music Business Art Institute of Dallas1994 – 1996
Music Composition study · University of North Texas1993 – 1994
Associate of Applied Science (Music Business) · Music Business Art Institute of Dallas1994 – 1996
Music Composition Study · University of North Texas1993 – 1994

Certifications and awards

12 time Mark award winner (US), 2 time Production Music Award winner (UK)2026

I have won awards for best pop, vocal performance of the year, best country (2x), Best Latin, Best world music (3x) and many more.

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