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Utah Jazz

Music Producer (Seasonal)

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$120K - $121K/yr

This role will own the creation of a dynamic, engaging, and team-specific arena soundtrack by curating music libraries, building situational moments, producing custom audio assets, and collaborating ...

Hope Media Group

Network Music Director

New Caney, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Every song matters, every rotation has a reason, and every listener deserves a soundtrack that ... Essential Functions Music Direction: * Responsible for music direction & maintenance for song ...

Hope Media Group

Network Music Director

New Caney, TX

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Every song matters, every rotation has a reason, and every listener deserves a soundtrack that ... Essential Functions Music Direction: * Responsible for music direction & maintenance for song ...

TrueShort

AI Music Composer & Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

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 ...

Prosum

QA Automation Engineer

Glendale, CA · On-site

... music and soundtrack recordings, and live stage plays. Feature films are released under the following banners: Disney; Walt Disney Animation Studios; Pixar Animation Studios; Disneynature; Marvel ...

Prosum

QA Automation Engineer

Glendale, CA · On-site

... music and soundtrack recordings, and live stage plays. Feature films are released under the following banners: Disney; Walt Disney Animation Studios; Pixar Animation Studios; Disneynature; Marvel ...

Princess Cruises

PCL - Entertainment DJ

New York, NY

They create the appropriate soundtrack for key activities, parties, and events, ensuring a safe and ... They anticipate guest needs and requests, offer expertise, and provide music knowledge to enhance ...

Princess Cruises

Entertainment DJ

New York, NY

$2.4K - $3.0K/mo

They create the appropriate soundtrack for key activities, parties, and events, ensuring a safe and ... They anticipate guest needs and requests, offer expertise, and provide music knowledge to enhance ...

Princess Cruises

Entertainment DJ

New York, NY · On-site

They create the appropriate soundtrack for key activities, parties, and events, ensuring a safe and ... They anticipate guest needs and requests, offer expertise, and provide music knowledge to enhance ...

Princess Cruises

Entertainment DJ

New York, NY

They create the appropriate soundtrack for key activities, parties, and events, ensuring a safe and ... They anticipate guest needs and requests, offer expertise, and provide music knowledge to enhance ...

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How much do soundtrack music jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for soundtrack music in the United States is $23.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a soundtrack music job?

A Soundtrack Music job involves composing, selecting, or producing music for films, TV shows, video games, or other media projects. Professionals in this field work closely with directors, producers, and sound designers to create music that enhances storytelling and emotional impact. Roles can include composers, music supervisors, orchestrators, and sound editors. The job may involve composing original scores, licensing existing tracks, or curating music selections. It requires creativity, technical skills, and knowledge of music production and synchronization.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a soundtrack music professional?

Professionals in soundtrack music typically spend their days composing, arranging, and recording music to fit the mood and timing of visual media such as films, television shows, or games. They often collaborate closely with directors, producers, and other creative team members to ensure the music aligns with the project's vision. Daily tasks may also include editing audio files, attending spotting sessions, integrating feedback, and preparing music for final production and licensing. Balancing multiple projects and adapting to creative feedback are common aspects of the job, requiring both technical and interpersonal skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in soundtrack music?

To thrive in soundtrack music composition and production, you need a strong background in music theory, composition, and audio production, often supported by a degree in music or sound engineering. Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Pro Tools, Logic Pro, or Ableton Live, and the ability to work with music licensing and scoring software are common technical requirements. Creativity, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to interpret a director's or producer's vision are valuable soft skills. These competencies are crucial for meeting tight deadlines, ensuring musical quality, and effectively supporting the emotional and narrative needs of film, television, or video game projects.

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Senior Manager, Business Affairs Administration

Universal Music Group

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

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8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world's leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
How we LEAD:
As a member of the Business & Legal Affairs team, you'll play a key role in helping bring new music and video releases to market by managing rights clearances and licensing activities across a diverse roster of artists. You'll partner with teams across Business & Legal Affairs, A&R, Marketing, Production, Revenue, Licensing, Artist Management, and external rights holders to ensure releases move forward efficiently while mitigating legal and business risks.
This role is ideal for a highly organized, solutions-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex rights issues, and is passionate about the music industry. The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of music licensing, legal, or business affairs experience and be eager to expand their expertise in artist, sample, synchronization, and content clearances.
How you'll CREATE:
Rights Clearance & Release Support
  • Coordinate and manage music and video clearances by working with third-party labels, publishers, licensors, clearance agencies, artist management, and internal stakeholders to secure all required approvals for commercial releases.
  • Manage the end-to-end clearance process, tracking requests, monitoring timelines, and helping resolve complex rights issues that could impact release schedules.
  • Advise internal teams on clearance requirements, ownership splits, and licensing considerations for samples, side artists, compilations, soundtrack projects, and synchronization opportunities.

Contract Drafting & Administration
  • Draft, review, and administer a variety of music agreements, including Sample Agreements, Side Artist Agreements, Label Waivers (including Profit Split arrangements), and Soundtrack and Synchronization License Agreements.
  • Manage agreement execution, maintain accurate contract records, distribute finalized agreements to appropriate stakeholders, and coordinate supporting documentation for payment processing.

Risk Assessment & Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Review music video treatments and final content to identify potential copyright, trademark, publicity, and reputational risks, partnering with Legal executives to resolve issues before release.
  • Collaborate closely with Business & Legal Affairs, A&R, Marketing, Production, Revenue, Licensing, Artist Management, and Legal teams to support artist releases and commercial licensing initiatives.
  • Partner with synchronization and catalog licensing teams to facilitate soundtrack placements and other licensing opportunities.

Process Management
  • Maintain organized tracking systems and documentation to ensure visibility into project status, contractual obligations, and clearance milestones.
  • Recommend and support process improvements that increase operational efficiency and enhance cross-functional collaboration.

Bring your VIBE:
  • 3-5 years of experience in music industry licensing, business affairs, legal administration, or a related field.
  • Working knowledge of music copyright, licensing, publishing, and recording agreements.
  • Experience drafting and administering music-related agreements is strongly preferred.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and sound judgment when navigating complex rights issues.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Familiarity with UMG systems is a plus.
  • Passion for music and the evolving entertainment landscape.

Perks Playlist:
Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren't just values-they're how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
  • Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution

A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
  • 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
  • 2-weeks paid Winter Break
  • 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
  • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
  • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.
Please note, UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT.
For more information, please click on the following links.
E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish
E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish
Job Category:
Business & Legal Affairs
Salary Range:
$72,050-$85,000
The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

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