What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Creative Music Strategy position at Paramount Pictures?
We are seeking a Manager to join the Creative Music Strategy team! This team is a full-service music-focused group that leads music strategy across Paramount brands. The team partners with content creators to develop the sound of Paramount shows, providing a wide range of music services. Our expertise includes music supervision and clearance, original music creation, soundtracks, music operations / contracting and Music Business Affairs.
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The Manager is an integral part of the team focused on Music Supervisor Relations, Music Contracting, Music Clearance and Music Deliverables. The ideal candidate will have experience in music supervision and clearance, ideally in the television series space, and will also have some experience / knowledge of how studios engage with orchestras, musicians and unions when crafting original music. The person in this position will have excellent relationships within the sync community and will possess exemplary interpersonal and communication skills as this role requires effective internal and external partnerships. Reporting directly to the VP of Creative Music Strategy, with a reporting line into the Senior Director of Creative Music Strategy, our Manager will be responsible for the following :
Music Supervision / Clearance Project Management :
- Project manage the external music supervision and clearance process across multiple shows; includes music budget management, overall music strategy, clearance negotiation strategy etc.
- Onboard external music supervisors to the Paramount systems
- Provide guidance during pre production, production and post, working closely with show music supervisor, show music clearance staff, music editor, post supervisor and other show staff
- Step in and handle music related issues on productions as they arise, whether that may be a clearance related issue or sourcing other creative options
- Bring in other departments as needed for legal, soundtracks, socials, press, awards etc.
- Review music deliverables (trackers, licenses, cue sheets, original music files / metadata) for Paramount Productions while managing deliverable requirements for other studios
- Perform music clearance as necessary; working with content producers, quickly and accurately research music copyright ownership (i.e., artists, record label information, songwriter information, publishing information and film and TV distributors), requesting and negotiating permissions, suggesting alternatives, etc.
- Vet content prior to posting / air to ensure that music use is as licensed
- Regularly report music costs to Production and Production Management via tracking grids and proactively suggest cost-saving options and alternatives
- Support and maintain external partnerships including, record labels, publishers, managers, sync shops, composers and agents, to stay current on the latest music releases and emerging talent
Music Contracting :
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Hiring Salary Range : $82,500.00 - 96,000.00.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
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Salary : $82,500 - $96,000
