Music Director
Description
- A detailed knowledge and passion for all genres of music.
- An understanding of trends in music usage in film, TV, advertising, and other media formats.
- An awareness of industry-standard creative and music related roles and responsibilities within media and entertainment (e.g., music coordinator, head of creative, music supervisor, producer, editor, etc.)
- As part of the Music Direction team, collaborate, support, and perform a high volume of music searches and curate playlists for internal staff and external clients using an inherent knowledge of music, a deep understanding of our catalogue and a proficiency in our website and music search systems.
- Proactively communicate with clients via zoom, email, and in-person to ensure music needs are being met, while listening and learning about upcoming projects to facilitate advance music searches.
- Translate and interpret musical concepts to ensure client understanding, while providing feedback to music producers.
- Deliver audio files via client-preferred distribution channels.
- As necessary, provide demos of website search functionality for clients, and promote new tech features designed to enhance the user experience with our tools.
- Upon request, should be comfortable with possible travel to client meetings and conferences.
- Upon request, should be comfortable participating in marketing initiatives highlighting music direction services.
- Provide clients with information about our catalogue, including writer / publishing information, etc.
- Liaise with copyright department to convey any changes made to our search system or catalogue that may impact song registrations.
- Collaborate with producers to constantly fine-tune metadata (e.g., descriptive words) assigned to songs in the catalogue to improve our search tools.
- Follow specific guidelines for accurate and detailed record keeping of all music searches received and completed.
- Liaise with International IT staff and global producing territories to discuss music and metadata needs and assess best practices when describing and searching for music.
Requirements
- Must have a deep knowledge of music, including current popular trends and historical genres, the sounds of various instruments (e.g., can differentiate a trombone from a trumpet), and basic musical principles including but not limited to rhythm, harmony, BPM, and key signature.
- An evolving awareness of trends and preferences in the way music is used across media (e.g., TV, film, gaming, and advertising).
- Ability to work independently and address rapid client deadlines.
- Skill to handle and prioritize multiple requests and projects at once.
- Proficiency with basic business computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, as well as file transfers programs and media search systems.
- A willingness to learn the use of proprietary software systems.
- Strong skills in communication, time management, and organization.
- The right candidate will be a person who loves music, loves to help people, and is able to solve problems quickly. A musical background is a must. The ideal candidate will have at least three years’ experience finding music as a music director, music coordinator, music supervisor, or video editor.
Benefits & Perks
- Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
- 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
- Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
- A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
- 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
- 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
- 2-weeks paid Winter Break
- 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
- Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
- Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
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Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. Universal Music Group's labels include A&M Records, Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Nashville, Caroline, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, EMI Records Nashville, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Harvest, Interscope Records, Island Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Label Group, Virgin Records, Virgin EMI Records, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world. Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company.