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QA Automation Engineer

Glendale, CA

... 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 ...

Daiquiris Supreme, Inc.

DJ / MC

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$150 - $300/day

... and the right soundtrack to our daiquiri shop. If you know how to read a crowd, keep the vibes ... Adapt music selection to the crowd and time of night * Set up, break down, and manage your own DJ ...

Princess Cruises

Entertainment DJ

New York, NY · On-site

$2K - $3K/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 · 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 ...

VG Systems

Auditorium A/V Lead

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Deliver creative audio support, including original music scoring and soundtrack development for events and agency products. * Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to ensure uninterrupted event ...

VG Systems

Auditorium A/V Lead

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Deliver creative audio support, including original music scoring and soundtrack development for events and agency products. * Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to ensure uninterrupted event ...

Bear Country Inc

Drone Show Designer

Caledonia, WI

Curate music to create an accompanying soundtrack for each show. Interest/Experience with drones is not required, but preferred. Communicate professionally with clients to meet their demands ...

Hockomock YMCA

Group Exercise Instructor

Foxboro, MA · On-site

Be the Soundtrack of Fitness : Choose motivating music that enhances the class experience and keeps energy levels high. * Maintain Cleanliness & Equipment : Ensure equipment is in top condition ...

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How much do soundtrack music jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 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 key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Soundtrack Music position, and why are they important?

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.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for professionals working in soundtrack music?

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.

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Infographic showing various Soundtrack Music job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Locum Tenens, 34% As Needed, and 33% Temporary. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,273 per year, or $23.7 per hour.

Manager, Business and Legal Affairs Operations

Sony Music Global Job Board

New York, NY • On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

About Sony Music Entertainment
At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We've nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.
Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we're committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.
Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.
The Business & Legal Affairs Operations team works across all U.S. labels and is responsible for reviewing, interpreting, and summarizing contracts such as artist recording agreements, soundtrack agreements, distribution agreements, and joint venture agreements. As a Manager, Business & Legal Affairs Operations, you will work on a team to enter and review full contract summaries into the Contract Summary System for all internal departments to access and utilize, including royalty rates, copyright percentages, term structure, rights, and restrictions.
What you'll do:
  • Review, interpret, and summarize agreements within our Contract Summary System properly, and in a timely fashion, to accommodate needs from other departments who utilize the data.
  • Manage digital clearances for all U.S. based artist agreements to ensure all products are accurately cleared for timely release.
  • Track deliverables through the term of contract and update data in the summary system as modifications occur.
  • Manage centralized U.S. talent rosters.
  • Participate in analysis, design, and testing of new IT systems and process improvement projects (e.g., Royalties, Digital Rights, Departmental databases).
  • Perform ad hoc contractual research as requested by BA, A&R Admin, Finance, GDB, Licensing, Law, etc..
  • Prepare contract summary reports across all labels to analyze roster trends, digital rights, merchandise rights, and other ad hoc requests.
Who you are:
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience
  • MBA or JD strongly preferred
  • Highly skilled in computer software applications: Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook)
  • Oracle/PowerBuilder knowledge a plus
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented, organized, timely, and accurate
  • Proactive thinker / creative problem solver

What we give you:
  • You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
  • A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
  • An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
  • Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
  • Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
  • The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
  • Time off for a winter recess

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. 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.
New York Pay Range
$65,000-$75,000 USD

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