We are looking for a Director, Music Recruitment for a top media & entertainment company out of their LA offices! The Director of Creative Music serves as a key creative partner across Company's theatrical slate, supporting filmmakers and creative leadership in the development and execution of music for feature films. Operating as an in-house music supervisor, this role oversees all creative music elements from early development through final delivery, ensuring that each film’s musical vision enhances storytelling and supports the filmmaker’s intent. This position works closely with directors, producers, composers, artists, and internal studio partners to deliver high-quality, filmmaker-driven music for Company’s theatrical releases.
Responsibilities:
Filmmaker Partnership & Creative Development
- Partner with directors, producers, and Company creative executives to shape and execute the musical vision for assigned theatrical films.
- Engage in projects early in development to provide creative guidance on score, source music, and overall music strategy.
- Serve as a trusted creative collaborator to filmmakers and talent throughout pre-production, production, and post-production.
- Advocate for the filmmaker’s creative vision while ensuring alignment with Company’s production goals and creative standards.
- Act as the in-house music supervisor for assigned Company theatrical films.
- Oversee all creative music elements including score, source music, needle drops, themes, and temp music.
- Supervise spotting sessions, music reviews, and creative discussions with filmmakers and post-production teams.
- Ensure music choices support narrative, tone, and emotional impact.
- Identify, recommend, and help secure composers and music collaborators in partnership with filmmakers.
- Guide composers creatively throughout the scoring process, maintaining clear communication between creative and post-production teams.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with composers, artists, music editors, and scoring partners.
- Oversee music workflows through production and post-production, including scoring schedules, recording sessions, and final mixes.
- Attend scoring sessions, dubbing sessions, and final mixes as appropriate.
- Ensure all music is creatively approved, delivered on time, and ready for theatrical release.
- Collaborate with internal Company teams including Production, Post-Production, Creative Affairs, Legal, Business Affairs, Finance, and Marketing.
- Partner with music clearance and licensing teams to balance creative ambition with budgetary and legal requirements.
- Support soundtrack, marketing, publicity, and awards initiatives tied to Company’s theatrical releases.
Qualifications:
Required
- 8+ years of experience in music supervision, film music, or creative music roles within a theatrical film or studio environment.
- Proven experience supervising music for feature films from development through post-production.
- Strong creative instincts with deep knowledge of film scoring and source music.
- Established relationships with composers, filmmakers, artists, and music industry partners.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple films simultaneously across a theatrical slate.
Preferred
- Prior in-house studio experience at a major theatrical studio.
- Experience working directly with high-profile filmmakers and talent.
- Working knowledge of music licensing, clearance, and music budgeting.
Core Competencies
- Filmmaker-first mindset
- Collaborative and solution-oriented
- Strong creative judgment and taste
- Passion for theatrical storytelling and music
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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