Director, Film Music Production
Role
Summary:
The Director, Film Music Creative is a key member of the Creative group of executives in the Film Music department. This self-starter is responsible for a variety of ongoing film/project-related routines. Specifically, this role will oversee and manage all music needs for Back Lot Music soundtracks, and third-party soundtracks.
Essential
Responsibilities:
Back Lot Music Soundtracks:
Manage production and assembly process from film score to soundtrack album
Coordinate album mastering with composer and engineer
Work with vendors to design album packaging and artwork
Partner with business affairs on third party song licensing
Generate label copy and album credits for album packaging
Digitally distribute albums via iTunes Producer/ iTunes Connect and Tunecore.
Oversee CD manufacturing and distribution
Procure vinyl partnerships and sub licensing deals
Provide source material for digital marketing initiatives
Process label related invoices and external vender set up
Third Party Soundtracks:
Manage audio and artwork production process from film to soundtrack
Work with internal marketing and print teams to supply album assets to label partner
Generate label copy
Route materials to internal executives and filmmakers for final approval
Publishing/Catalog:
Oversee audio production and restoration for music asset preservation initiative
Work with Business Affairs and Publishing on catalog soundtrack sub licensing partnerships
Oversee catalog score audio production and restoration process along with album packaging and design
Coordinate with archives and sound department to locate original master sources and stems for licensing clients
Music Delivery:
Liaise with post supervisor, music editor and sound department to facilitate music delivery and archival procedures
Inventory music delivery elements to ensure all assets are collected and labeled correctly
Create in-house copies of stereo score, songs, and stems for internal department use
Deliver final score and original songs to marketing/brand partnerships for use in materials
Collect preliminary cue sheet and deliver to publishing for final submission
Continue back up procedures with archives/sound department to ensure an LTO copy of deliverables is archived and stored in a different location.Basic
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree strongly preferred, a minimum of 3 years related experience, 5 or more years in the music industry.
Proven track record of a high level of proficiency in music production and its trends.
Prior experience working in music for a motion picture or television studio, production company, music label, composer, or music supervisor.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail is a must.
Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Personal, collaborative and team-oriented spirit with the ability to work with a broad range of professionals at various levels and different interests.
Entrepreneurial spirit, keeps up with trends in the music industry and related cost of scoring.
A driven self-starter that can multi-task and work in a fast paced, dynamic team environment.
Deadline-oriented and demonstrates a sense of urgency.
Eligibility Requirements:
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
The Director, Film Music Creative is a key member of the Creative group of executives in the Film Music department. This self-starter is responsible for a variety of ongoing film/project-related routines. Specifically, this role will oversee and manage all music needs for Back Lot Music soundtracks, and third-party soundtracks.
Essential
Responsibilities:
Back Lot Music Soundtracks:
Manage production and assembly process from film score to soundtrack album
Coordinate album mastering with composer and engineer
Work with vendors to design album packaging and artwork
Partner with business affairs on third party song licensing
Generate label copy and album credits for album packaging
Digitally distribute albums via iTunes Producer/ iTunes Connect and Tunecore.
Oversee CD manufacturing and distribution
Procure vinyl partnerships and sub licensing deals
Provide source material for digital marketing initiatives
Process label related invoices and external vender set up
Third Party Soundtracks:
Manage audio and artwork production process from film to soundtrack
Work with internal marketing and print teams to supply album assets to label partner
Generate label copy
Route materials to internal executives and filmmakers for final approval
Publishing/Catalog:
Oversee audio production and restoration for music asset preservation initiative
Work with Business Affairs and Publishing on catalog soundtrack sub licensing partnerships
Oversee catalog score audio production and restoration process along with album packaging and design
Coordinate with archives and sound department to locate original master sources and stems for licensing clients
Music Delivery:
Liaise with post supervisor, music editor and sound department to facilitate music delivery and archival procedures
Inventory music delivery elements to ensure all assets are collected and labeled correctly
Create in-house copies of stereo score, songs, and stems for internal department use
Deliver final score and original songs to marketing/brand partnerships for use in materials
Collect preliminary cue sheet and deliver to publishing for final submission
Continue back up procedures with archives/sound department to ensure an LTO copy of deliverables is archived and stored in a different location.Basic
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree strongly preferred, a minimum of 3 years related experience, 5 or more years in the music industry.
Proven track record of a high level of proficiency in music production and its trends.
Prior experience working in music for a motion picture or television studio, production company, music label, composer, or music supervisor.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail is a must.
Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Personal, collaborative and team-oriented spirit with the ability to work with a broad range of professionals at various levels and different interests.
Entrepreneurial spirit, keeps up with trends in the music industry and related cost of scoring.
A driven self-starter that can multi-task and work in a fast paced, dynamic team environment.
Deadline-oriented and demonstrates a sense of urgency.
Eligibility Requirements:
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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