Sync Manager

Soundstripe; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Sync Manager to spearhead its traditional sync efforts. This role is pivotal for expanding the company's reach in sync markets, working closely with music supervisors and production teams. You will leverage your extensive network and musical instincts to foster relationships and elevate the brand's presence in the industry. If you are passionate about championing artists and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values creativity and operational excellence as you help shape the future of music licensing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a sync or music licensing role.
• Active network of music supervisors and agency leads.

Responsibilities

• Expand Soundstripe’s sync presence with agencies and productions globally.
• Grow the volume and quality of incoming sync briefs.

Skills

Relationship Building

Creative Partnership

Business Development

Presentation Skills

Music Supervision

Tools

HubSpot

DISCO

Job description

The Company

Soundstripe is a premier music licensing platform used by more than a million creators and professionals globally to level up their creative works, including videos, podcasts and gaming experiences. Launched in 2016 by three professional musicians, the company helps fuel creativity for all types of customers, from amateur social creators to freelance filmmakers and podcasters to the world’s largest agencies and brands, including companies such as Microsoft, Uber, Adobe, Pepsico, Nike and Bud Light, just to name a few.

Since its inception, Soundstripe has issued more than 18 million content licenses from its diverse catalog of over 11,000 fully-cleared songs and 50,000 song variations, as well as from its catalog of 70,000 sound effects and 100,000 video clips. The company is based in Nashville and its catalog is supported by a roster of award-winning creators, including heavy hitters like Sam Barsh (Doja Cat, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, etc), VAULTZ (Lorde, Maggie Rogers, etc), and Elise Solberg (Beyonce, Ellie Goulding, etc).

Soundstripe is a 5x winner of the Tennessean’s Top Workplace Award and a certified Great Place to Work. Learn more about us here.

The Challenge

Soundstripe’s Traditional Sync line of business began taking shape in 2022 and has scaled since. This role is key to building on that momentum and driving the next phase of growth.

We’re seeking a Sync Manager to lead and expand Soundstripe’s presence in traditional sync markets. This is a high-impact, strategic role focused on growth, creative partnership, and operational excellence.

You’ll be our first full-time team member dedicated solely to traditional sync efforts, and will work closely with the Sr. Director of Publishing and our Music Team, including the Director of A&R, who will be your key collaborator for pitches, clearances, and artist relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Expand and elevate Soundstripe’s sync presence with agencies, TV/film productions, and content creators worldwide
• Significantly grow the volume and quality of incoming sync briefs and music searches
• Keep us top-of-mind through strategic outreach: email, newsletters, client meetings, events, and more
• Champion and grow our Original Music offering with new opportunities and collaborations
• Shape and evolve systems and processes to scale our sync operation

Who Will Love This Job

• A Relationship Architect. You understand the sync world is powered by trust. You build and maintain meaningful, long-term relationships with music supervisors, producers, and decision-makers.
• An Artist Ally. You’re deeply passionate about championing artists. You love connecting creators with meaningful opportunities and raising the value of their work.
• A Results Driven Achiever. You’re energized by ambitious goals, and even more fired up when you beat them.
• A System Builder. You thrive in environments where you can develop and improve the playbook.
• A Sync Ear Extraordinaire. You know when you’ve found a gem in the catalog, and when something’s missing. You also know how to find (or make) it.
• A Brief Whisperer. You understand what a music supervisor or brand really means, even when they don’t say it. You speak both client and creator fluently.
• A Future-Focused Leader. You see where sync is going and you want to be out front, shaping what comes next.
• A Biz Dev Natural. You believe some of the best deals still happen over coffee or a handshake. You love being in the room where it happens.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a similar role
• An active network of music supervisors, producers, and agency leads
• A reputation for a refined ear and consistently strong musical instinct
• Familiarity with HubSpot and DISCO
• Strong presentation skills are a plus
• A top-tier Slack emoji + GIF game (we’re serious)
  

Disclaimer

Soundstripe is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Soundstripe provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Soundstripe complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.