Temporary Music Clearance & Operations Specialist

A24; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A24 is seeking a Temporary Music Clearance & Operations Specialist in West Hollywood, CA to support music clearance and operational needs during maternity leave coverage (Nov 2026–Jul 2027). The role is hybrid, requiring 3–4 days in-office.

You will manage clearances, asset management, and film project coordination with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in music licensing/clearance, strong negotiation skills with major labels, and experience with AirTable and project

Qualifications

• 5+ years of music licensing/clearance experience with a strong focus on project management and tracking.
• Negotiation experience and existing relationships with major labels and publishers.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; a self-starter who navigates ambiguity with calm and poise.
• Trustworthy and discreet in handling confidential information and high-profile artist relations.

Responsibilities

• Music Clearances: Manage the marketing clearance calendar and coordinate timelines with Creative Marketing leads.
• Music Clearances: Liaise with trailer house music supervisors and producers on creative choices and edit versioning.
• Music Clearances: Facilitate clearances for trailer, promo, and social assets across tracks, remixes, and SFX.
• Music Clearances: Research rights holders and ownership splits, and negotiate directly with rights holders within approved budget parameters.
• Music Clearances: Track budgets and clearance status in AirTable; escalated and follow up on unresponsive rights holders under tight turnarounds.
• Music Clearances: Circulate final confirmations to internal teams and external partners for approval and delivery.
• Music Asset & Document Management: Manage inbound and outbound music delivery (score, original music, cue sheets) and associated rights documentation.
• Music Asset & Document Management: QC delivered audio and paperwork for accuracy and compliance, coordinating with the Post Supervisor to resolve errors.
• Music Asset & Document Management: Maintain the external-facing audio catalog and distribute assets to rights holders and partners for review.
• Music Asset & Document Management: Source and organize music, playlists, and composer reels for the Music Supervisor and filmmakers.
• Film Project Management & Execution: Manage external and internal follow-up across 27+ active film projects, tracking budget and clearance status for the Music Supervisor.
• Film Project Management & Execution: Support on-camera music needs for individual films alongside film music supervisors and Production.
• Film Project Management & Execution: Assess SAG/AFM considerations with the Film Business Affairs lead, engaging outside legal support as needed.
• Film Project Management & Execution: Manage the original song and "Inspired By" artist outreach process from start to finish, including filmmaker reviews.
• Film Project Management & Execution: Track and ensure adherence to marketing and film delivery deadlines, ensuring materials are ready for international delivery.
• Scheduling & Meeting Coordination: Coordinate calls and prepare agendas across composers, editors, supervisors, and external partners.
• Scheduling & Meeting Coordination: Take notes during calls and circulate follow-ups with action items.

Skills

Music licensing/clearance

Project management

Negotiation

Organization & communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Industry

Tools

AirTable

DISCO

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Temporary Music Clearance & Operations Specialist

About the Role

A24 is seeking a Temporary Music Clearance & Operations Specialist to support music clearance and operational needs across marketing and film during a maternity leave coverage period (estimated November 2026 to July 2027 inclusive of training and handoff).

This is a hybrid position, requiring in-person work 3 to 4 days a week in our West Hollywood, CA office.

Responsibilities

Music Clearances

• Manage the marketing clearance calendar and coordinate timelines with Creative Marketing leads
• Liaise with trailer house music supervisors and producers on creative choices and edit versioning
• Facilitate clearances for trailer, promo, and social assets across tracks, remixes, and SFX
• Research rights holders and ownership splits, and negotiate directly with rights holders within approved budget parameters
• Track budgets and clearance status in AirTable; escalated and follow up on unresponsive rights holders under tight turnarounds
• Circulate final confirmations to internal teams and external partners for approval and delivery

Music Asset & Document Management

• Manage inbound and outbound music delivery (score, original music, cue sheets) and associated rights documentation
• QC delivered audio and paperwork for accuracy and compliance, coordinating with the Post Supervisor to resolve errors
• Maintain the external-facing audio catalog and distribute assets to rights holders and partners for review
• Source and organize music, playlists, and composer reels for the Music Supervisor and filmmakers

Film Project Management & Execution

• Manage external and internal follow-up across 27+ active film projects, tracking budget and clearance status for the Music Supervisor
• Support on-camera music needs for individual films alongside film music supervisors and Production
• Assess SAG/AFM considerations with the Film Business Affairs lead, engaging outside legal support as needed
• Manage the original song and "Inspired By" artist outreach process from start to finish, including filmmaker reviews
• Track and ensure adherence to marketing and film delivery deadlines, ensuring materials are ready for international delivery

Scheduling & Meeting Coordination

• Coordinate calls and prepare agendas across composers, editors, supervisors, and external partners
• Take notes during calls and circulate follow-ups with action items

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of music licensing/clearance experience with a strong focus on project management and tracking
• Negotiation experience and existing relationships with major labels and publishers
• Strong organizational and communication skills; a self-starter who navigates ambiguity with calm and poise
• Trustworthy and discreet in handling confidential information and high-profile artist relations
• Bachelor's degree in Music Industry, Business Administration, or a related field
• Digital fluency in Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, and AirTable; DISCO experience a plus

We are looking for diverse perspectives. A24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all kinds of candidates.

Our target hourly rate for this role is between $24 to $28 per hour. We do not use formal job titles internally and similarly named positions may have different compensation levels. Actual starting salary within the range will depend on various considerations, including: work experience, skills, specializations, and training. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, including both cash and equity components, competitive healthcare, as well as other employee benefits.

A24 is an acclaimed global entertainment company known for producing and distributing films, television series, documentaries, music, publishing, and consumer products. Established in New York in 2012, A24 has cultivated a library of over 150 films and 50 TV series, earning critical and commercial acclaim with more than 21 Oscars, 20 Golden Globes, and 19 Emmys. Renowned for groundbreaking hits like Moonlight, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Uncut Gems, and Backrooms as well as television successes such as Euphoria, Beef, and Ramy, A24 has developed a passionate fanbase and expanded into ventures like Half Magic and the Cherry Lane Theater.