We’re building a nonprofit production studio designed to last —not chase profit. Backed by donations, light merch, and selective sponsorships, every dollar goes into better tools, stronger crews, and deeper artist support.

We start lean: green screens, prosumer gear, and volunteers doing real work. We grow smart and stay human-centered —giving credit, building skills, and shaping sound together.

We partner with venues that care, record artists in their element, and negotiate rights directly —no shortcuts, no piracy, just real promotion backed by real data. It starts here.

Negotiates with Labels

• Initiates outreach to music labels, publishers, and rights administrators
• Builds relationships based on transparency and mutual benefit
• Explains KOP’s nonprofit mission and artist-first model to stakeholders
• Negotiates rights for music use in showcases, reviews, and reaction content
• Helps establish streamlined workflows for ongoing clearances
• Develops trust-based systems that minimize takedowns and content blocks
• Serves as a liaison between artists, labels, and curators when needed

Legal & Metadata Review

• Evaluates potential copyright risks for content featuring third-party music
• Reviews artist-provided materials for licensing and distribution readiness
• Verifies publishing, master rights, and performance clearances where possible Draft Student Legal
• Formats metadata to ensure clarity in YouTube’s content ID and monetization system
• Tags content with credits, licenses, and attributions in alignment with best practices
• Coordinates with legal advisors and external experts on rights policy updates
• Supports fair use evaluation when featuring content with commentary or education

Licensing & Permissions

• Tracks copyright ownership for music, video, and visual assets
• Obtains proper clearances from rights holders for use in published content
• Manages internal documentation of permissions and fair use rationale
• Adapts content licensing for YouTube, social platforms, podcasts, and archival use
• Coordinates with artists and legal contacts to approve shared media
• Prepares pre-cleared content kits for reactors and collaborators
• Helps artists and contributors understand usage rights and reuse policies

YouTube Reactor Partnerships

• Identifies high-integrity, artist-friendly reactors with genre-aligned audiences
• Initiates collaboration between artists and curated reactor network
• Provides guidance to reactors on licensing, credits, and monetization risks
• Coordinates themed campaigns where multiple reactors spotlight the same artist
• Promotes reactor content through KOP’s website, playlists, and social media
• Encourages commentary-rich, transformative formats that qualify for fair use
• Documents data on reach, impact, and artist growth driven by these collaborations

Content Distribution

• Builds and organizes playlists by theme, genre, mood, and artist origin
• Curates content from partners, reactors, and KOP-hosted sessions
• Maintains consistent editorial tone and formatting across all content
• Publishes weekly updates featuring new music, spotlight videos, and deep dives
• Integrates SEO, tags, and thumbnails to optimize discoverability on YouTube
• Coordinates cross-posting with collaborators for maximum reach
• Archives all content for future educational, legal, and historical reference

Trains Volunteers

• Recruits community members with interest in music, tech, and media
• Develops training guides and onboarding workflows for new volunteers
• Teaches audio engineering, video editing, curation, and metadata tagging
• Mentors volunteers in live session production and content scheduling
• Assigns roles based on skill, interest, and growth potential
• Provides hands-on opportunities to assist with shows and shoots
• Encourages creative contributions and cross-training across disciplines

Artist Submissions

• Receives and organizes music submissions through website or referral
• Reviews submitted materials for quality, originality, and alignment with mission
• Flags artists for curation team review or reactor feature consideration
• Tracks status and decisions using internal review tools
• Responds to artists with approval, feedback, or next steps
• Maintains database of submitted content and artist profiles
• Follows up with promising artists for future features or sessions

Archives & Journeys

• Records behind-the-scenes stories and interviews during sessions
• Publishes artist profiles, press kits, and discographies with permission
• Captures high-quality photo and video documentation of performances
• Collects fan feedback, cultural context, and local scene history
• Preserves artist evolution over time for educational and cultural value
• Collaborates with local historians, archivists, and university partners when appropriate
• Maintains accessible archives for internal use and potential future publications

Media Impact Research

• Analyzes how exposure via reaction videos impacts artist growth
• Tracks metrics across YouTube, Spotify, and social media platforms
• Surveys audience behavior and discovery paths
• Studies effects of algorithmic curation versus human programming
• Compiles data to support advocacy, grant proposals, and fundraising
• Publishes internal reports and shares insights with collaborators
• Collaborates with researchers, academics, and digital rights orgs

Advocacy

• Supports legal recognition of transformative media like reaction videos
• Speaks out on behalf of small artists and digital curators in policy debates
• Monitors copyright enforcement trends on YouTube and social media
• Builds alliances with nonprofit arts, journalism, and tech ethics organizations
• Educates creators on rights, licensing, and ethical content sharing
• Proposes fairer licensing models that benefit artists and curators alike
• Participates in public discussions, panels, or op-eds on cultural policy

Publishes Content

• Releases curated newsletters featuring artist highlights, research, and news
• Publishes blog posts, interviews, and reflections from artists and curators
• Hosts panel discussions and roundtables on music, tech, and culture
• Creates explainer content on copyright, metadata, and digital distribution
• Maintains an accessible, searchable archive of KOP’s editorial work
• Engages supporters and collaborators through regular content updates
• Builds a narrative voice for KOP that supports its nonprofit mission

Funding & Sponsorships

• Researches grants and funding opportunities aligned with KOP’s mission
• Prepares compelling proposals for arts, media, and education funders
• Builds sponsor packages that emphasize artist-first, ad-free programming
• Maintains transparency and accountability for all fundraising efforts
• Engages with donors and community stakeholders through email, updates, and reports
• Tracks grant cycles, deadlines, and reporting requirements
• Explores earned-revenue options like merchandise or optional supporter subscriptions