Multi-platinum selling songwriter, composer and creative strategist with 10+ years of experience working at the highest levels of contemporary music creation. Their work has resulted in multi-platinum certifications, multiple national #1s, global viral chart success and a Billboard album #1. They consult for and develop high-impact creative campaigns for brands and businesses with an emphasis on empowering the artists who create the work, supported by sharp, imaginative copy for online traction. Driven by a strong interest in people and the artistic process, they focus on leadership and interpersonal skills developed through multiple leadership roles. As creativity and technology intersect, they are passionate about empowering artists to expand their imagination through thoughtful integration of emerging technology—believing AI and human artistry can elevate each other when guided with intention, taste, and creative integrity.

Jake Ben nett

Multi-platinum selling songwriter, composer and creative strategist with 10+ years of experience working at the highest levels of contemporary music creation. Their work has resulted in multi-platinum certifications, multiple national #1s, global viral chart success and a Billboard album #1. They consult for and develop high-impact creative campaigns for brands and businesses with an emphasis on empowering the artists who create the work, supported by sharp, imaginative copy for online traction. Driven by a strong interest in people and the artistic process, they focus on leadership and interpersonal skills developed through multiple leadership roles. As creativity and technology intersect, they are passionate about empowering artists to expand their imagination through thoughtful integration of emerging technology—believing AI and human artistry can elevate each other when guided with intention, taste, and creative integrity.

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Multi-platinum selling songwriter, composer and creative strategist with 10+ years of experience working at the highest levels of contemporary music creation. Their work has resulted in multi-platinum certifications, multiple national #1s, global viral chart success and a Billboard album #1. They consult for and develop high-impact creative campaigns for brands and businesses with an emphasis on empowering the artists who create the work, supported by sharp, imaginative copy for online traction.

Driven by a strong interest in people and the artistic process, they focus on leadership and interpersonal skills developed through multiple leadership roles. As creativity and technology intersect, they are passionate about empowering artists to expand their imagination through thoughtful integration of emerging technology—believing AI and human artistry can elevate each other when guided with intention, taste, and creative integrity.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Original IP Songwriter, Copywriter & Social Media Strategist at T he Maria ch i Mask | Netflix Pro duce d Anim ate d Short Film & Orig in al IP
November 1, 2025 - Present
Wrote songs and co-created the marketing strategy (including social media copy) for The Mariachi Mask. Helped drive unprecedented organic growth, building fan communities online with content both behind and in front of the camera. Achieved over 15 million unpaid social media views, over 20k organic social media followers, and contributed to potential investment of $1.5m for the film.
Original IP Songwriter, Copywriter & Social Media Strategist at The Mariachi Mask | Netflix Produced Animated Short Film
November 1, 2025 - Present
Wrote the songs and co-created the marketing strategy, including social media copy, for The Mariachi Mask. Helped drive exceptional organic success for an independent short film, generating over 15 million unpaid social media views and 20k+ organic followers with potential investment of $1.5m. Created content behind and in front of the camera and built fan communities online to create unprecedented organic growth.
Growth Partner, Ambassador & Champion at Suno | Genera tiv e AI Music Cre ation Pla tfo rm
September 1, 2025 - Present
Wrote, composed, and produced original music using Suno’s AI platform, showcasing product capabilities through creative, audience-focused storytelling. Championed Suno at the highest level of the music industry in major label writing/recording sessions, integrating it into their process while working on a Netflix film and bringing it to South Korea for a camp with HYBE. Delivered songs rapidly and precisely with AI assistance to impress producers and A&R. Used the programs to understand Suno’s ethos and intentions at a micro level.
Growth Partner, Ambassador & Champion at Suno | Generative AI Music Creation Platform
September 1, 2025 - Present
Wrote, composed, and produced original music using Suno’s AI platform, showcasing product capabilities through creative, audience-focused storytelling. Championed Suno at the highest level of the music industry, integrating it into my process while working on a Netflix film and taking it to South Korea for a camp with HYBE. Delivered songs with AI assistance quickly and precisely, impressing producers and A&R’s. Used the platform to gain micro-level understanding of Suno’s ethos and intentions.
Songwriter & Lyric Writer at Ozone Entertainment | Music Management, Label, and Publishing Company
December 1, 2024 - June 1, 2026
Collaborated directly with major and developing artists, producers, songwriters, and labels including Jennifer Lopez, Ava Max; APG; Huddy; Pale Waves; HYBE; Salem Ilese, Atlantic; Sony; Sermstyle [Dua Lipa, Kesha, Pitbull]; Drew Erickson [Lana Del Rey] and others to craft lyrics and melodies tailored to each artist’s voice and brand. Supported pitching of songs to major artists and labels, aligning with industry trends and campaign goals. A&R’d studio sessions with multiple artists and coordinated around complex schedules. Built and maintained strong relationships with artists and creative teams to ensure smooth communication and productive sessions.
Songwriter & Lyric Writer at Ozone Entertainment
December 1, 2024 - Present
Supported pitching of songs to major artists and labels, aligning with industry trends and campaign goals. A&R’d studio sessions with multiple artists and coordinated around complex schedules. Built and maintained strong relationships with artists and creative teams, ensuring smooth communication and productive sessions. Collaborated directly with both major and developing artists, producers, songwriters and labels to craft lyrics and melodies tailored to their voice and brand. Adapted quickly to shifting creative directions and industry trends to deliver commercially viable material. Documented projects and created pitch decks for songs and albums.
Copywriter at N eb ula | Web3 Music Mark e tp la ce
January 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Managed multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced startup environment, delivering website copy, blogs, and email campaigns under tight timelines. Prepared talking points and presentations for client media appearances to ensure clarity and alignment with brand messaging. Became the artists’ voice through the brand’s platform. Used Office, Figma, and Google Suite to organize workflows and track progress, and researched workflow improvements via tools such as Monday.
Copywriter at Nebula | Web3 Music Marketplace
January 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Managed multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced startup environment, delivering website copy, blogs, and email campaigns under tight timelines. Prepared talking points and presentations for client media appearances to ensure clarity and alignment with brand messaging. Became the artists’ voice through the brand’s platform. Utilized office tools (including Figma and Google Suite) to organize workflows and track progress, and researched workflow improvements using tools such as Monday.
Copywriter at Nebula
January 1, 2024 - Present
Managed multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced startup environment, delivering website copy, blogs, and email campaigns under tight timelines. Prepared talking points and presentations for client media appearances, ensuring clarity and alignment with brand messaging. Became the artists’ voice through the brand’s platform. Utilized various tech suites including Office, Figma, and Google Suite to organize workflows and track progress, as well as researching workflow improvements via new technology such as Monday.
Agency Consultant & Copywriter at W e Them . Us | Str a te gic Cre ativ e Consu lt a ncy Agency
November 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
Guided brand strategy and positioning for creative clients with a focus on storytelling and campaign execution. Wrote and edited press releases, website copy, and newsletters to maximize engagement and ensure consistent messaging. Wrote and edited monthly summaries for internal and public consumption. Collaborated cross-functionally with designers, marketers, and managers to deliver cohesive marketing assets and activations. Managed client relationships and tracked deliverables to ensure timely completion and alignment with objectives.
Agency Consultant & Copywriter at We Them. Us | Strategic Creative Consultancy Agency
November 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
Guided brand strategy and positioning for creative clients with a focus on storytelling and campaign execution. Wrote and edited press releases, website copy, and newsletters to maximize engagement and ensure consistent messaging. Wrote and edited monthly summaries for internal and public consumption. Collaborated cross-functionally with designers, marketers, and managers to deliver cohesive marketing assets and activations. Maintained client relationships and tracked deliverables to ensure timely completion and alignment with objectives.
Consultant at We Them. Us
November 1, 2023 - Present
Guided brand strategy and positioning for creative clients, focusing on storytelling and campaign execution. Edited press releases, website copy and newsletters to maximize engagement and ensure consistent messaging. Wrote and edited monthly summaries for internal and public consumption. Collaborated cross-functionally with designers, marketers, and managers to deliver cohesive marketing assets and activations. Maintained strong client relationships and tracked deliverables to ensure timely completion and alignment with objectives.
Copy & Scriptwriter at Giggster
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created engaging video scripts for web and social platforms.
Scriptwriter at Giggster
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Created engaging video scripts for web and social platforms.
Copywriter at G em bah | Glo bal Pro duct Deve lo pment & Manufa ctu rin g Pla tfo rm
May 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Built the company’s client onboarding program from scratch. Composed onboarding email templates and wrote/produced scripts for onboarding videos spanning a client’s lifecycle of 6 months to 1 year. Documented each step of the client journey so the program could be replicated and expanded by future engineers and copywriters.
Copywriter at Gemabah | Global Product Development & Manufacturing Platform
May 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Built the company’s client onboarding program from scratch. Composed onboarding email templates and wrote and produced scripts for onboarding videos covering a client journey spanning roughly 6 months to a year. Documented each step of the client journey so the program could be replicated and expanded by future engineers and copywriters.
Transcriptionist and Audio Analyst at C M i2 i | Share hold er Id entif ic a tio n Serv ic e
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Accurately transcribed high-stakes shareholder and investor interviews across sectors, breaking down speech syllabically to retrieve clear meaning. Quickly acquired industry-specific knowledge and jargon to capture contextually accurate transcripts. Maintained a near-zero error standard, with inaccuracies subject to review and rework by senior analysts, meeting strict quality expectations. Collaborated with research and data teams to contribute to professional reports used in shareholder analysis and corporate decision-making under tight deadlines.
Transcriptionist and Audio Analyst at C Mi2 i | Shareholder Identification Service
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Accurately transcribed high-stakes shareholder and investor interviews across sectors, breaking down speech syllabically to retrieve clear meaning. Rapidly acquired industry-specific knowledge and jargon to understand complex discussions and deliver contextually accurate transcripts. Maintained a zero-error standard; inaccuracies were subject to review by senior analysts and required rework to meet strict quality expectations. Collaborated with research and data teams to contribute to professional reports used in shareholder analysis and corporate decision-making, often under tight deadlines.
Content Creator, Artist & AI Initiative Contributor at Songfinch | Music Technology Custom Song Platform
September 1, 2021 - Present
Produced end-to-end writing and production of 10+ custom songs daily during peak periods, efficiently managing multiple creative briefs and tight deadlines. Contributed creative ideas for artist engagement campaigns, researching and pitching concepts that led to viral growth and heightened community interaction. Produced, edited, and delivered high-quality content across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook, increasing artist and brand visibility (collective following 400k+). Frequently served as the face of the brand in social content, engaging directly with artists and fan community. Selected as a contributor and creator for the company’s AI initiative as one of the highest selling creators on the platform.
Content Creator at Songfinch
September 1, 2021 - Present
Produced, edited, and delivered high-quality content across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook (collective following 400k+) increasing artist and brand visibility. End-to-end writing & production of 10+ custom songs daily during peak periods, efficiently managing multiple creative briefs and tight deadlines. Contributed creative ideas for artist engagement campaigns, researching and pitching concepts that led to viral growth and heightened community interaction. Organized workflows, tracked project progress, and maintained detailed documentation to ensure timely delivery. Frequently served as the face of the brand in social content, engaging directly with the artist and fan community. Selected as a contributor for the company’s AI initiative as one of the highest selling creators.
Music Teacher & Entertainer (Volunteer) at Activity Station
January 1, 2021 - Present
Volunteered to perform and teach music to children and adults with severe mental disabilities.
Music Teacher & Entertainer at Activity Station
January 1, 2021 - Present
Volunteer to perform and teach music to children and adults with severe mental disabilities.
Content Creator at Berklee College Of Music
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Generated content for the Berklee College Of Music social media handles [800k+ followers].
Journalist at The Big Issue
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Reviewed music for an internationally circulated publication.
Columnist at Texx & The City
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Wrote features on music, spotlighting emerging artists.
Band Founder, Singer & Songwriter at E arly Hours | Band
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Grew the band into one of South Africa’s top acts through strategic artist partnerships, social media, touring, and community building. Scheduled tours, booked studio time, and organized domestic and international concerts with thousands in attendance. Negotiated brand partnerships with Corona, Jack Daniels, and Converse, securing sponsorship and cross-promotional opportunities. Secured national radio play through long-term interpersonal relationships and achieved five consecutive #1 singles, driving audience growth. Cultivated relationships with industry stakeholders, leading to management by SJN and eventual relocation to the U.S.
Band Founder, Singer & Songwriter at Early Hours
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Grew the band into one of South Africa’s top acts through strategic artist partnerships, social media, touring, and community building. Scheduled tours, booked studio time, and organized domestic and international concerts with thousands in attendance. Negotiated brand partnerships with Corona, Jack Daniels, and Converse, securing sponsorship and cross-promotional opportunities. Secured national radio play through long-term interpersonal relationships in the industry and achieved five consecutive #1 singles, driving significant audience growth. Built strong industry relationships leading to management by SJN (A-list talent agency) and eventual relocation to the U.S.
Band Founder at Early Hours
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Grew the band into one of South Africa’s top acts through strategic artist partnerships, touring, and community building. Scheduled tours, booked studio time, and organized domestic and international concerts with thousands in attendance. Negotiated brand partnerships with Corona, Jack Daniels, and Converse, securing sponsorship and cross-promotional opportunities. Secured national radio play through interpersonal relationships fostered over years in the industry, and achieved five consecutive #1 singles, driving significant audience growth. Cultivated strong relationships with industry stakeholders, leading to management by SJN (A-list talent agency) and eventual relocation to the U.S.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Songwriting at Berklee College Of Music
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Songwriting (Creative Writing Minor), Magna Cum Laude at Berklee College of Music - Boston, MA
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Songwriting at Berklee College Of Music
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Billboard #1 Album
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Platinum-Selling Songwriter
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
#1 Independent Artist in Africa
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Berklee College Of Music Highly Coveted Songwriting Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
5x Berklee Achievement Scholarship Award
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Wrote first song in South African history with over 1M streams on SoundCloud (2015)
January 1, 2015 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Other