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TEKsystems

Music Coordinator

Menlo Park, CA · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

This role partners closely with creative, production, and operations teams to ensure music assets are accurately cataloged, compliant, and readily available for use across a variety of content ...

Warner Bros. Discovery

Music Coordinator

Burbank, CA · On-site

The Music Coordinator is a foundational music operations role within the Warner Bros. TV Music department, responsible for supporting creative workflows and executing music coordination and library ...

Amazon

Senior Label Relations Manager

Culver City, CA · On-site

Internally, this role will be working across Operations, Programming, Product, Engineering, Legal and Finance to support the overall Twitch Music strategy. The role will require travel and may ...

Twitch

Senior Label Relations Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Internally, this role will be working across Operations, Programming, Product, Engineering, Legal and Finance to support the overall Twitch Music strategy. The role will require travel and may ...

Amazon

Senior Label Relations Manager

Culver City, CA · On-site

Internally, this role will be working across Operations, Programming, Product, Engineering, Legal and Finance to support the overall Twitch Music strategy. The role will require travel and may ...

Twitch

Senior Label Relations Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$131K - $185K/yr

Internally, this role will be working across Operations, Programming, Product, Engineering, Legal and Finance to support the overall Twitch Music strategy. The role will require travel and may ...

Schools

Music Teacher (part time)

Chula Vista, CA · On-site

$25/hr

Ensure that the parish musical instruments and audio equipment are maintained, repaired, tuned, and operational as needed * Certify that all liturgical musicians and choir members are well-versed in ...

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How much do music operations jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for music operations in California is $23.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.19 and $27.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in music operations, and why are they important?

To excel in Music Operations, you need a solid understanding of music industry workflows, project management, and rights management, often backed by experience in music business or related fields. Familiarity with digital audio platforms, music licensing databases, and project tracking software such as Asana or Monday.com is commonly required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential for coordinating across departments and with external partners. These skills ensure smooth execution of releases, efficient operations, and successful collaboration between artists, labels, and service providers.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in music operations?

Professionals in Music Operations are responsible for coordinating music releases, managing digital assets, ensuring metadata accuracy, and liaising with distribution partners. Daily tasks often include tracking project timelines, handling music clearances or licensing paperwork, and communicating with artists, labels, and streaming platforms to resolve any logistical issues. Team members commonly use project management tools and music industry-specific software to keep workflows efficient and organized. This role requires balancing multiple projects simultaneously and maintaining strong attention to detail to ensure the successful delivery of music content.

What is a music operations?

A Music Operations job involves managing the processes that support the distribution, licensing, monetization, and overall workflow of music-related content. This role ensures that artists, labels, and platforms operate smoothly by handling tasks like rights management, metadata organization, royalty processing, and content delivery. Music Operations professionals often work with streaming platforms, record labels, or tech companies to optimize music distribution and revenue generation. Their role requires a mix of industry knowledge, technical expertise, and strong organizational skills to keep music businesses running efficiently.

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Infographic showing various Music Operations job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,581 per year, or $23.8 per hour.

Music Operations Coordinator

INSPYR Solutions

Menlo Park, CA • On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Title: Music Operations Coordinator
Location: Remote (PST Preferred)
Duration: 6 months
Compensation: $25-35/hr
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
Support end-to-end bespoke music supply chain - from supplier onboarding and contract execution through delivery processing, metadata management, and asset ingestion into the data asset management system. You'll work across Ops, Creative, and Production to keep music moving from ingestion to product.
Responsibilities
Metadata & Quality Assurance
Review and validate metadata documents (artist names, genre, moods, tags, writer splits, etc.)
Assist with metadata QA reviews and clean-up for back catalog
Maintain data integrity and consistency across the full collection
Classify audio assets by vibe, mood, cultural context, and best-use recommendations for ads and UGC content
Music Delivery & Ingestion
Facilitate receipt of all new approved music documentation from suppliers
Enter new music and artist deliveries into DAM; ensure complete and accurate data for ingestion
Verify formatting, metadata accuracy, and asset completeness
Work with Music Production and Audio Librarian to get files uploaded and available quickly and consistently
Copyright & Compliance
Monitor and ensure copyright compliance across the catalog
Collaborate with internal teams to address IP issues or concerns
Must-Have
3+ years of administrative experience, preferably in an arts/music organization
Strong proficiency in Google Workspace and Excel (Drive, Sheets, Docs, Excel, etc)
Comfortable using AI tools in day-to-day work
Experience with music industry contracts and copyright
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Experience multitasking and prioritizing in a fluid, fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate and work well with creatives; thrive in a team environment
Nice-to-Have
Experience with digital asset management systems (DAMs) and music metadata standards
Experience with audio classification/tagging for mood, cultural context, and use-case fit
Experience with digital service providers (DSPs) and DDEX standards
Knowledge of copyright laws and regulations
Familiarity of AI generative music tools and prompting
Proficiency in ProTools or other DAW software
Music/audio production degree or equivalent experience
Familiarity with workflow automation tools
About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
INSPYR Solutions 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, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Information collected and processed through your application with INSPYR Solutions (including any job applications you choose to submit) is subject to INSPYR Solutions' Privacy Policy and INSPYR Solutions' AI and Automated Employment Decision Tool Policy: https://www.inspyrsolutions.com/policies/ . By submitting an application, you are consenting to being contacted by INSPYR Solutions through phone, email, or text.
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