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TrueShort

AI Music Composer & Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

Working closely with the Showrunner, AI Filmmakers, Editors, and our Sound Designer, you'll help shape each series through music that feels cohesive, memorable, and production-ready. This role sits ...

Jubilee Media

Freelance Motion Designer

CA · On-site +1

$50 - $60/hr

About This Role Jubilee Media is looking for a Freelance Motion Designer to build the motion ... Apply sound design where it supports the motion, not everywhere * Deliver a package that holds up ...

Sound Ventures

Creative Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

About Sound Ventures At Sound, we believe inspiration beats convention, and that the best founders ... Collaborate with external agencies, freelancers, and creative partners when needed. * Continuously ...

BSBI-Berlin

$73.36 - $104.48/hr

Freelance Lecturers in Engineering and Energy Management (m, f, d) - BSBI Berlin Berlin • ... Sound knowledge of study regulations and rules Personal competencies * Very good organizational and ...

Turing

Remote Broadcast & AV Technician

Manhattan, NY · Remote

$100 - $150/hr

... Sound Designer. * Strong understanding of recording, mixing, and editing tools (e.g., Pro Tools ... Contractor assignment / Freelancer (potentially full-time). * Duration of projects: approximately 1 ...

1000heads

Motion Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

Freelance Motion Designer / Editor We're looking for a freelance Motion Designer / Editor to join ... Incorporate sound design and pacing to enhance visual impact. * Ensure deliverables meet brand ...

1000heads

Motion Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

Freelance Motion Designer / Editor We're looking for a freelance Motion Designer / Editor to join ... Incorporate sound design and pacing to enhance visual impact. * Ensure deliverables meet brand ...

Amika

Freelance Senior Digital Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

... Freelance Senior Digital Designer will play a key role in shaping how amika shows up across the ... sound from concept through execution. * contribute more actively to creative problem-solving and ...

1000heads

Motion Designer - Contractor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

Freelance Motion Designer / Editor We're looking for a freelance Motion Designer / Editor to join ... Incorporate sound design and pacing to enhance visual impact. * Ensure deliverables meet brand ...

1000heads

Motion Designer - Contractor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

Freelance Motion Designer / Editor We're looking for a freelance Motion Designer / Editor to join ... Incorporate sound design and pacing to enhance visual impact. * Ensure deliverables meet brand ...

Adyen

Senior Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$165K - $195K/yr

Manage and direct freelancers and creative agencies, providing clear creative briefs, feedback, and ... Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to ...

Adyen

Senior Designer

San Francisco, CA

$165K - $195K/yr

Manage and direct freelancers and creative agencies, providing clear creative briefs, feedback, and ... Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to ...

Jobgether

$6 - $65/hr

This freelance opportunity is designed for business and management professionals who want to ... You will assess whether responses are logically sound, practically applicable, and aligned with ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance composer sound designer in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Composer Sound Designer vs Freelance Audio Editor?

AspectFreelance Composer Sound DesignerFreelance Audio Editor
CredentialsMusic/Audio production background, portfolioAudio editing skills, software proficiency
Work EnvironmentStudio, remote, on-locationPost-production studios, remote
Industry UsageFilm, games, advertising, mediaFilm, radio, podcasts, media

While both roles involve working with audio, a Freelance Composer Sound Designer creates original music and sound effects to enhance media projects, whereas a Freelance Audio Editor focuses on editing and refining existing audio recordings. The composer/designer often collaborates closely with directors and producers to craft unique soundscapes, while the audio editor ensures clarity and quality of audio tracks. Both roles require technical skills and industry experience, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Composer Sound Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

AI Music Composer & Editor

Los Angeles, CA • On-site, Remote

TrueShort
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Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

About TrueShort
TrueShort is one of the fastest-growing streaming apps in the United States. An AI studio and streaming platform where we experiment, develop and release original series and films constantly. No development purgatory.
Built for mobile-first viewing, TrueShort delivers premium, bingeable storytelling across an expanding slate of genres, reimagining how modern audiences discover and experience great stories.
Our team is experimenting at the frontier of AI-powered entertainment production across animation, live action, and emerging storytelling formats.
Backed by Jeffrey Katzenberg (Founder of DreamWorks), Scott Belsky, Ravi Nandan (A24), Khosla Ventures, and others.
Role Overview
We're looking for AI Music Composers to help define the musical identity of original series and films across a wide range of genres and formats.
AI Music Composers are responsible for creating original soundtracks, themes, ambient scores, and songs that elevate storytelling and establish the emotional tone of each project. In addition to composing original music, you'll also help edit, arrange, and implement music across finished episodes-ensuring every cue supports the pacing, emotion, and storytelling of each scene.
Working closely with the Showrunner, AI Filmmakers, Editors, and our Sound Designer, you'll help shape each series through music that feels cohesive, memorable, and production-ready.
This role sits at the intersection of music composition, music editing, and AI-native creative workflows. We're looking for musicians with strong storytelling instincts, excellent musical taste, and an understanding of how to leverage AI tools to produce high-quality, original music efficiently.
Responsibilities
  • Compose original scores, themes, songs, and background music for animated and live-action productions
  • Develop unique musical identities for original series, films, and recurring characters
  • Edit, arrange, and place music within completed episodes to enhance pacing, emotion, and narrative impact
  • Select, trim, loop, and adapt existing musical cues to fit scene timing and editorial changes
  • Collaborate closely with the Showrunner, Editors, AI Filmmakers, and Sound Designer throughout development and post-production
  • Iterate quickly based on creative feedback while maintaining consistency across episodes
  • Organize and deliver production-ready stems, alternate versions, and final mixes
  • Experiment with AI music-generation workflows to rapidly prototype and refine compositions
Preferred Skills & Experience
  • Strong background in music composition, scoring, songwriting, production, music editing, or sound design
  • Experience with AI music-generation platforms (Suno, ElevenLabs Music, Udio, etc.)
  • Experience with digital audio workstations such as Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Reaper, or similar
  • Experience editing music to picture and matching cues to visual storytelling
  • Ability to compose across multiple genres including orchestral, cinematic, electronic, pop, hip-hop, ambient, comedy, and hybrid scores
  • Experience editing, arranging, mixing, and mastering AI-generated music into production-ready tracks
Compensation & Details
  • Contract Role
  • Potential for long-term employment or full-time role
  • $200-$450 per episode
  • Ongoing work with the goal of producing multiple episodes per week (typically 7-10 minutes each)
  • Los Angeles preferred (open to remote)
To Apply
Please send:
  • Portfolio or relevant work samples
  • Examples of original scores, songs, soundtrack work, or music editing projects
  • Examples of projects created using AI music-generation tools
  • Optional: Links to any film, television, game, or interactive media projects you've scored or edited
  • A brief overview of your workflow, preferred creative tools, and experience with AI music generation

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