Remote Music Engraver & Editor (Contractor)

Songburd Music; United States; Remote; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contractor - No Benefits

Job summary

Songburd Music is seeking skilled Music Engravers and Editors for remote, part-time contractor roles. The position focuses on turning handwritten or digital drafts into polished, publication-ready scores, ensuring accuracy and professional formatting.

Ideal candidates will have strong notation software skills and a deep understanding of music theory, with the ability to collaborate with composers and publishers and deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in music notation software (Finale, Sibelius, Dorico) required.
• Strong knowledge of music theory and notation practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and layout accuracy.
• Experience in engraving, editing, or publishing preferred.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Good communication to collaborate with composers and publishers.

Responsibilities

• Convert handwritten or digital manuscripts into clear sheet music.
• Review and edit music for accuracy and consistency.
• Ensure proper layout, spacing, and readability on the page.
• Collaborate with composers, arrangers, and team members on notation preferences.
• Conduct quality control and finalize scores before publication.
• Manage revisions and version control for sheet music files.
• Deliver final files (PDF, Finale/Sibelius) on deadlines.

Skills

Music notation

Attention to detail

Communication

Deadline-driven

Tools

Finale

Sibelius

Dorico

Job description

Songburd Music is seeking skilled Music Engravers and Editors for remote, part-time contractor roles. The position focuses on turning handwritten or digital drafts into polished, publication-ready scores, ensuring accuracy and professional formatting.

Ideal candidates will have strong notation software skills and a deep understanding of music theory, with the ability to collaborate with composers and publishers and deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines.