At a Glance
- Tasks: Source, negotiate, and clear music for advertising projects with a creative flair.
- Company: Dynamic advertising agency in Shoreditch, London, passionate about music and creativity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, collaborative environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team that celebrates music and innovation.
- Why this job: Join a team that values creativity and makes a real impact in the advertising world.
- Qualifications: 5-10 years of experience in music supervision and rights clearance essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Not a composing, performing, mixing or sound design role. This is a client-facing role for an experienced advertising Music Supervisor whose core skill is sourcing, negotiating and clearing music - not making it. If your background is composition, session playing, mix/audio engineering or sound design without direct rights-clearance experience, this isn't the right fit and we won't be able to progress your application.
We're looking for a full-service music supervisor in our advertising team. Previous experience of clearing music from third party rights holders and unions for advertising is essential, alongside a keen interest in music across both well-known and micro-genres, both niche and popular. The candidate should be able to display previous experience sourcing and licensing music for client-facing briefs from treatment stage to airdate, ensuring communication and expectations are managed in a transparent and professional manner.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, research and secure appropriate music and artists for each project, including acquiring necessary licensing and legal permissions.
- Oversee the creation and management of project music budgets for the client, including licensing fees, composer fees, and studio costs.
- Stay up to date with current music trends and display a deep understanding of various genres, artists and styles.
- Build and maintain relationships in the advertising industry with agencies, creatives, and producers.
- Develop and maintain relationships with industry professionals, including artists, music publishers, record labels, and composers.
- Work closely with the production team and sound designers to ensure a full-service, company-wide and collaborative approach for the client.
Requirements:
- Clearing music from third party rights holders and unions for advertising is essential, with experience in bespoke composition and catalogue music a bonus.
- A self-starter who can work autonomously whilst also thriving as part of a team.
- Between 5-10 years experience working in both advertising and music.
- A strong drive to continue working in the advertising and branded content space.
- A strong desire to fully understand all areas of music supervision, both creative and licensing, with great attention to detail.
- A deep understanding of music rights holders, copyright, publishing, and master use licensing for sync.
- A deep understanding of the advertising industry, both agency and post-production, with interest in the changing landscape of advertising.
- Independently manage complex, client-facing projects with creativity, strategic thinking, and confidence.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects with professionalism.
- Experience managing and maintaining project budgets, schedule, and resources.
- Proficient in the use of digital audio workstations and music editing software.
Senior Music Supervisor employer: King Lear
Join our dynamic team in Shoreditch, London, where creativity meets collaboration in the heart of the advertising industry. As a Senior Music Supervisor, you'll thrive in a supportive work culture that values passion and innovation, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. We pride ourselves on fostering meaningful contributions and nurturing relationships within the music community, ensuring that every team member feels valued and inspired to excel.
