Director, Creative Music
About The Position
The Director of Creative Music, Paramount Pictures is a key creative partner across the studio’s theatrical slate, supporting filmmakers and creative leadership in developing and executing music for feature films. Acting as an in-house music supervisor, the role oversees creative music elements from early development through final delivery, helping ensure that each film’s music enhances its storytelling and reflects the filmmaker’s intent. The position works closely with directors, producers, composers, artists, and internal studio partners and is based at the historic Paramount Lot in Los Angeles. The role partners with filmmakers and studio teams on music strategy and creative decisions, guides composers and other collaborators, oversees music workflows through production and post-production, and supports soundtrack, marketing, publicity, and awards initiatives. It also coordinates with clearance and licensing teams to meet creative, budgetary, and legal requirements while delivering music on time for theatrical release.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience in music supervision, film or series music, or creative music roles within theatrical film or television in a studio or network environment.
- Proven experience supervising music for feature films or series from development through post-production.
- Prior in-house experience at a major theatrical or television studio or network.
- Experience working directly with high-profile filmmakers, creative executives, and talent.
- Established relationships with composers, filmmakers, artists, and music industry partners.
- Strong creative instincts and deep knowledge of film scoring and source music.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple films simultaneously across a theatrical slate.
- Working knowledge of music licensing, clearance, and music budgeting.
- Filmmaker-first mindset.
- Collaborative and solution-oriented approach.
- Strong creative judgment and taste.
- Passion for theatrical storytelling and music.
Responsibilities
- Partner with directors, producers, and Paramount Pictures creative executives to shape and execute the musical vision for assigned theatrical films.
- Engage early in development to provide creative guidance on score, source music, and overall music strategy.
- Collaborate with filmmakers and talent throughout pre-production, production, and post-production.
- Advocate for filmmakers’ creative vision while aligning with Paramount Pictures’ production goals and creative standards.
- Act as in-house music supervisor for assigned theatrical films.
- Oversee score, source music, needle drops, themes, and temp music.
- Supervise spotting sessions, music reviews, and creative discussions with filmmakers and post-production teams.
- Ensure music choices support narrative, tone, and emotional impact.
- Identify, recommend, and help secure composers and music collaborators in partnership with filmmakers.
- Guide composers creatively through scoring and maintain clear communication between creative and post-production teams.
- Build and maintain relationships with composers, artists, music editors, and scoring partners.
- Oversee music workflows through production and post-production, including scoring schedules, recording sessions, and final mixes.
- Attend scoring sessions, dubbing sessions, and final mixes as appropriate.
- Ensure music is creatively approved, delivered on time, and ready for theatrical release.
- Collaborate with Production, Post-Production, Creative Affairs, Legal, Business Affairs, Finance, and Marketing teams.
- Partner with music clearance and licensing teams to balance creative goals with budgetary and legal requirements.
- Support soundtrack, marketing, publicity, and awards initiatives for theatrical releases.
Benefits
- Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
- Generous paid time off.
- Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products.
- Employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, and volunteer activities.
- Bonus eligibility; annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards may be part of the total compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
