About Sony Music Publishing At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP here . Formed in 1997, Extreme Music is renowned in the industry and around the world for its boundary-pushing approach to production music. Its A-list roster has yielded diverse award-winning collections and includes artists and composers such as Quincy Jones, Hans Zimmer, Sir George Martin, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, and Junkie XL to name a few. Extreme's client and project list is a veritable who's who or what's what in the entertainment field working with all major networks and studios, ad agencies and production companies. Extreme Music is headquartered in London, with its creative operations based in Santa Monica, California. Extreme Music also has operations in New York, Berlin, Stockholm, and Sydney. For more Extreme information visit www.extrememusic.com Why join Sony Music Group? Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people. This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too. Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly. About the Department The Production Team is responsible for developing and growing Extreme Music's award-winning catalogue, commissioning and producing high-quality music for global media clients. Working closely with composers and creative partners, the team drives the creative vision of the catalogue while ensuring all releases meet Extreme's renowned production standards. About the Role As a Producer, you will be responsible for developing high-quality music projects from concept through to delivery, working closely with composers, artists and production partners to create commercially relevant music that enhances and grows the Extreme catalogue. The role combines creative direction, project management and quality control to ensure releases meet both artistic and commercial objectives. What You’ll Do: (job responsibilities) Brief albums in a variety of genres: Use website statistics, sales team feedback and commercial music analysis to devise album concepts, in a wide variety of genres, that will enhance the catalogue. It is essential that you have a wide interest, and understanding of various musical genres, rather than being a specialist in one. Choose composers for briefs according to their strengths. Give detailed feedback on tracks, to ensure that briefs are heading in the right direction and that the production quality meets our high standard. Collect and QC pre-masters from composers once mixes are approved. Collect and compile all album information (composer info, splits, bpm, key meter, PRO, IPI, DSP) into our online portal system. Work with mastering engineers to ensure that all albums are mastered and levelled correctly. Collect and ensure accuracy of composer information and invoices for each track. Compile albums from existing material: Work with existing material to create new albums for our catalogue. This involves mining large batches of existing tracks, sorting them into albums, creating album titles, appropriate track titles and running orders which fit our house style. Ensure that contractual release targets set by partner companies are met. Process albums delivered by our partner labels: Some of our partner labels deliver finished albums, which must be QC’d (listening out for audio quality and any potential copyright infringements). Ensure albums are released in a timely manner and pushed along the release process. Work with partner labels to ensure they are clear on delivery requirements and release timelines. Sign new artists/composers/producers: Identify and sign new talent to the catalogue. Explain Production Music to composers/artists who are new to the industry and model. Negotiate contract terms with composers where necessary in collaboration with our legal department. Who You Are: (skills/experience/qualifications in order of importance) Good knowledge of the production music landscape and industry. Good knowledge of the legal side of Production Music and how it differs to a traditional commercial label or publishing deal. Good knowledge of music theory and musically open minded. Practical understanding of music creation process (writing, producing, recording, mixing, mastering.) Good operational knowledge of DAWs such as Pro Tools. Highly self-motivated, driven, flexible and able to work with initiative independently. Able to prioritize workload efficiently to ensure all responsibilities are met and delivered on a timely basis. A clear understanding of quality expectations, and a strong ability to provide clear and actionable creative feedback to composers, in order to meet this high-quality bar. Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner. Flexible, effective and enthusiastic approach to the role. Apart from our many benefits we have something for everyone! You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, life
