Director, Sync Operations Catalog Management

BMG; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) match

Flexible time off

Commuter benefits

Wellness incentives

Employee assistance

Development opportunities

Artist showcases

Job summary

BMG in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Production Music & Custom Director for Sync+ to lead briefing, delivery, and stewardship of production music projects. This role emphasizes strategic project management and operational leadership rather than hands-on creative work.

You will coordinate with internal teams and external partners, shape production priorities from market insight, ensure on-time, on-budget delivery, and uphold quality, metadata, and licensing readiness across catalogs.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in music publishing, recordings, production music, and the sync market.
• Significant experience managing music production, content delivery, or related operational projects.
• Understanding of production music workflows from brief to license.
• Strong leadership, project management, and workflow coordination skills.
• Experience with external suppliers, producers, or content partners.
• Experience in music supervision, label management, or closely related areas.
• Familiarity with audio and data management systems.
• Understanding of publishing and recording assets, rights management, and contracting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while keeping stakeholders aligned.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end oversight of production music projects across catalog areas and territories.
• Develop and manage production music catalog quality, continuity, and value.
• Coordinate bespoke sync briefs with clear timelines, budgets, and standards.
• Coordinate writer camps for commercial sync projects and production music clients.
• Lead relationships with external production partners and supplier management.
• Oversee commissioned music projects (covers, remixes, trailers) for sync use.
• Develop clear briefs, delivery requirements, and quality standards.
• Support third-party catalog partners with project coordination and oversight.
• Oversee outsourced production to ensure high-quality, ready-for-use outputs.
• Monitor content readiness including metadata and delivery standards.
• Lead catalog budget oversight and broader production budgeting.
• Shape production priorities via market insight and performance trends.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve delivery, rights, or operational issues.
• Identify and lead process improvements for efficient workflows.
• Act as senior coordinator for catalog management within the operation.

Skills

Music production

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

External partners

Music supervision

Data management

Rights & contracts

Job description

Company Description

Founded in 2008, BMG reimagined the relationship between music companies, songwriters, and artists by offering fairer contracts, greater creative freedom, and unparalleled transparency in royalties and licensing. Now the fourth-largest music company in the world, BMG combines human creativity with cutting-edge technology to connect music with global audiences. With 16 offices across 13 key markets, BMG represents more than three million songs and recordings, including some of the most iconic catalogs and works from leading artists and songwriters including will.i.am, Jean-Michel Jarre, Tina Turner, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Paul Simon, and many more. BMG is wholly owned and privately held by the international media, services and education company Bertelsmann.

Job Description

This role can best be described as a senior production music & custom Director for Sync+, with a strong focus on leadership, project management, delivery oversight, and operational coordination. You will be responsible for overseeing the briefing, delivery, and ongoing stewardship of production music, while supporting bespoke and custom sync-related music projects. The role ensures projects are clearly briefed, delivered on time, within budget, and ready for licensing and use.

Working with internal stakeholders and external production partners, you will help turn business and market needs into structured production activity at scale. While closely connected to music and creative output, this is primarily a strategic project management and operations leadership role rather than a hands-on creative role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end oversight of production music projects across assigned catalog areas, labels, territories, or repertoire.
• Direct the ongoing stewardship and development of production music catalog, with responsibility for maintaining quality, continuity, and commercial value.
• Coordinate bespoke and custom sync briefs, ensuring projects are clearly scoped, properly briefed, and delivered to agreed timelines, budgets, and standards.
• Help coordinate writer camps for commercial sync projects and production music clients, ensuring clear planning, communication, and delivery across stakeholders.
• Lead relationships with external production partners, including sourcing, onboarding, briefing, performance oversight, and ongoing supplier management.
• Oversee commissioned music projects such as covers, remixes, trailer-style adaptations, and other tailored recordings created for sync use.
• Develop and communicate clear project briefs, delivery requirements, and quality standards to support consistent, relevant, and commercially usable output.
• Support third-party catalog partners with project coordination, briefing, and production oversight where needed.
• Oversee outsourced production at a project, album, or series level, ensuring deliverables are complete, high quality, and ready for use.
• Monitor content readiness across assigned projects and catalog areas, including quality control, metadata completeness, and delivery standards.
• Lead catalog-level budget oversight and support broader production budget planning and tracking.
• Use market insight, customer demand, and performance trends to help shape production priorities, project planning, and briefing direction.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve issues affecting delivery, rights, contracts, or operational handoff.
• Identify and lead process improvements that help streamline workflows and support efficient delivery across the function.
• Act as a senior point of coordination for catalog management matters within the wider operation.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in music publishing, recordings, production music, and the sync market.
• Significant experience managing music production, content delivery, or related operational projects.
• Understanding of production music and custom music workflows from brief to license.
• Strong leadership, project management, and workflow coordination skills.
• Experience working with external suppliers, producers, or content partners.
• Experience in music supervision, label management, or closely related areas.
• Familiarity with audio and data management systems.
• Understanding of publishing and recording assets, including rights management, copyright and contracting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while keeping stakeholders aligned.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working across a wide range of internal and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Confidence working both independently and collaboratively.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid setup: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
• Experience peace of mind knowing that our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage has got you covered.
• Maximize your savings with our dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match of up to 6% after your first year.
• Say goodbye to accruing vacation days or hitting a cap; take time off when you need it with our flexible time off policy!
• Save money and time with our commuter benefits program.
• Stay healthy and earn financial rewards with our fitness reimbursement program and wellness incentives.
• Access well-being support 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Unlock your potential with development opportunities, including mentorship programs, LinkedIn Learning and educational reimbursements.
• Be inspired by our talented artists at our showcases and playbacks.

Pay Range

$115,000 - $125,000 per annum

The pay range listed above is dependent upon factors such as work experience, qualifications and business needs. In addition to the range above, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and applicable benefits.

Ready to shape the future of music?

At BMG, we recognize the power of music and are dedicated to ensuring it thrives. We are a community of artists, songwriters, and partners, working together to create music and build lasting careers. Here, music creators find not just a business partner, but a trusted home where their work shapes culture and leaves a legacy. Together, we evolve and grow.

We believe that creativity flourishes when people feel they belong. That means building a culture where everyone can show up as themselves, contribute freely, and be treated with fairness and respect - whatever their background, identity, or life story. We’re committed to creating a workplace where individuality is valued, inclusion is intentional, and everyone has the chance to grow. All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

BMG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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We believe that creativity flourishes when people feel they belong. That means building a culture where everyone can show up as themselves, contribute freely, and be treated with fairness and respect - whatever their background, identity, or life story. We’re committed to creating a workplace where individuality is valued, inclusion is intentional, and everyone has the chance to grow. All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.