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Field Maintenance Technician

Linthicum, MD · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

Conduct preventive maintenance checks on transport trailers, including brakes, tires, hitch ... music festivals, sport and entertainment and temporary facilities for universities, hospitals ...

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Field Maintenance Technician

Ellicott City, MD · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

Conduct preventive maintenance checks on transport trailers, including brakes, tires, hitch ... music festivals, sport and entertainment and temporary facilities for universities, hospitals ...

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Warehouse Associate

Corona, CA · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Warehouse Associate Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-famous brand with offices ... Load trailers with product for delivery to branches, Safely and efficiently loads and unloads ...

Stone Security

Drive an event truck and trailer to and from events. * Help with other projects as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS * 3+ years of experience working in the live event industry. Experience working music ...

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How much do trailer music jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for trailer music in the United States is $24.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is trailer music?

Trailer music is a specialized genre of music composed specifically for use in movie, television, and video game trailers. It is designed to build excitement and anticipation, often featuring dramatic orchestration, powerful percussion, and intense crescendos. Unlike traditional film scores, trailer music is usually more condensed and dynamic to capture viewers' attention quickly. Production companies and composers often create original tracks or adapt existing music to fit the tone and pacing of the trailer. Trailer music can be produced by dedicated music libraries or commissioned from composers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a trailer music composer?

To thrive as a Trailer Music Composer, you need a solid background in music composition, orchestration, and sound design, often supported by formal music education or equivalent experience. Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Logic Pro or Cubase, sample libraries, and audio production software is essential for creating industry-standard tracks. Creativity, adaptability, and the ability to interpret client briefs are vital soft skills that set top composers apart. These abilities ensure composers can produce compelling, high-impact music that effectively enhances film and game trailers.

What are some common challenges faced by composers in trailer music production, and how can they be overcome?

Composers in the trailer music industry often face tight deadlines and frequent revisions to meet the specific needs of clients and studios. Balancing creative expression with the commercial requirements of trailer formats—such as dramatic builds and impactful sound design—can be challenging. To overcome these hurdles, successful composers collaborate closely with music supervisors and editors, maintain a flexible workflow, and stay updated on current industry trends. Networking within the industry and building a strong portfolio of diverse tracks also helps open up more opportunities.

What is the difference between Trailer Music vs Sound Designer?

AspectTrailer MusicSound Designer
Required CredentialsMusic production skills, audio engineering, music theoryAudio engineering, sound design, software proficiency
Work EnvironmentMusic studios, post-production houses, freelanceFilm/TV post-production, gaming, advertisingMusic studios, post-production facilities, freelance

Trailer Music and Sound Designer roles share skills in audio production and often work in similar environments like post-production houses. However, Trailer Music focuses on composing and producing music specifically for trailers, emphasizing mood and impact, while Sound Designers create sound effects and audio elements to enhance visual media. Both roles are essential in the media industry but serve different creative functions.

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Infographic showing various Trailer Music job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 44% Full Time, 53% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $50,561 per year, or $24.3 per hour.

Senior Creative Sync Specialist

New York, NY • On-site

Sony Corporation
Appliances and Electrical and Electronics Wholesalers • 10K+ employees
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$58K - $83K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Extreme Music, formed in 1997, is renowned in the industry and around the world for its boundary-pushing approach to production music. Its A-list roster has yielded diverse award-winning collections and includes artists and composers such as Quincy Jones, Hans Zimmer, Sir George Martin, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, and Junkie XL to name a few. Extreme's client and project list is a veritable who's who or what's what in the entertainment field working with all major networks and studios, ad agencies and production companies. Extreme Music is headquartered in London, with its creative operations based in a 7,500 square-foot production compound in Santa Monica, California. For more Extreme information visit www.extrememusic.com. Extreme Music is the Production Music House under Sony Music Publishing.
Why join Sony Music Group?
Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what's next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people.
This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too.
Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.
Job Purpose: Account representative for East Coast clients producing short form content. The primary function of this role is servicing the diverse needs of clients working in advertising, promos and trailers, brands, digital and all other post production.
What You'll Do: (job responsibilities)
  • Provide exceptional service to your assigned group of clients in the form of music searches, music file delivery, and account management
  • Build and maintain client relationships through regular outreach via phone, email and in person meetings
  • Deliver consistently against monthly and annual sales targets
  • Negotiate synchronization licenses, including fees and terms
  • Spearhead the effort to secure placements in all relevant productions.
  • Consistently meet KPIs
  • Interpret music briefs provided by clients and perform music searches
  • Anticipate client's music needs, and proactively provide new and existing releases accordingly
  • Educate potential users on the best music formats and means of accessing the catalog, perform off-site and virtual web demos
  • Provide feedback on the catalog and ideas for the development of new releases based on production trends and client requests
  • Participate in the planning, coordinating and execution of client events
  • Collaborate with management on ideas and suggestions for client outreach and interactions
  • 7.5 hour business workday but variations in work volume occasionally require extended working hours for evening and late-night events

Who You Are: (skills and experience required)
  • You have established relationships with NY based Ad agencies
  • 3 or more years' experience in a sales capacity as a sync rep
  • Passionate about music with some musical background or musical ear
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Comfort with high volume of outbound correspondence
  • Exceptionally organized, meticulous, and detail-oriented
  • Ability to consistently work under pressure in a professional manor, excellent problem solver
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic
  • Demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment
  • Willing to travel if needed
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Experience using CRM a plus

What We Give You:
  • You join an inclusive, collaborative, and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
  • 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
  • We invest in your professional growth & development
  • Time off for a winter recess

DISCLAIMER:
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is:
$58,400.00-$83,300.00
This range 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.
Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
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