Senior Music Supervisor

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Creative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking an experienced Senior Music Supervisor to lead the music department across film, television, and advertising projects. You will curate, license, and integrate music, collaborating with directors, producers, and composers to enhance storytelling on all formats.

You will leverage extensive music knowledge, negotiate licenses, manage budgets, and build industry relationships to shape the sonic character of productions in a dynamic Upington setting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in music supervision or music licensing.
• Extensive knowledge of music history, genres, and current trends.
• Proven experience in negotiating music licenses and contracts.
• Strong network of contacts within the music industry (labels, publishers, publishers).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• A keen ear for music and a strong understanding of how it serves visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Source, select, and license music for various media projects, ensuring all rights are cleared.
• Negotiate synchronization and master use licenses with record labels, publishers, and artists.
• Collaborate with directors and producers to define musical needs and creative direction for projects.
• Manage music budgets efficiently and track all licensing costs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with music industry contacts, including labels, publishers, and artists.
• Oversee the work of junior music supervisors and contribute to the overall music strategy of the company.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent media production company in Upington , is seeking an experienced Senior Music Supervisor to lead their music department. You will be responsible for curating, licensing, and integrating music across a wide range of media projects, including film, television, and advertising. This role requires a deep knowledge of music genres, a strong network within the music industry, and expertise in music rights and licensing. You will collaborate closely with directors, producers, and composers to ensure the perfect musical accompaniment enhances storytelling and meets budgetary requirements, playing a key role in defining the sonic character of our productions.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, select, and license music for various media projects, ensuring all rights are cleared.
• Negotiate synchronization and master use licenses with record labels, publishers, and artists.
• Collaborate with directors and producers to define musical needs and creative direction for projects.
• Manage music budgets efficiently and track all licensing costs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with music industry contacts, including labels, publishers, and artists.
• Oversee the work of junior music supervisors and contribute to the overall music strategy of the company.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in music supervision or music licensing within the media or advertising industry.
• Extensive knowledge of music history, genres, and current trends.
• Proven experience in negotiating music licenses and contracts.
• Strong network of contacts within the music industry (labels, publishers, publishers).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• A keen ear for music and a strong understanding of how it serves visual storytelling.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
• Opportunities for professional growth and industry recognition.
• A dynamic and creative work environment in Upington .