Temporary Music Clearance & Operations Specialist

A24•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

A24 is seeking a Temporary Music Clearance & Operations Specialist to support music clearance and operational needs across marketing and film during a maternity leave coverage period (estimated November 2026 to July 2027 inclusive of training and handoff). This is a hybrid position, requiring in-person work 3 to 4 days a week in our West Hollywood, CA office.

Requirements

5+ years of music licensing/clearance experience with a strong focus on project management and tracking
Negotiation experience and existing relationships with major labels and publishers
Strong organizational and communication skills; a self-starter who navigates ambiguity with calm and poise
Trustworthy and discreet in handling confidential information and high-profile artist relations
Digital fluency in Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, and AirTable; DISCO experience a plus

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Music Industry, Business Administration, or a related field
Fluent in English

Responsibilities

Manage the marketing clearance calendar and coordinate timelines with Creative Marketing leads
Liaise with trailer house music supervisors and producers on creative choices and edit versioning
Facilitate clearances for trailer, promo, and social assets across tracks, remixes, and SFX
Research rights holders and ownership splits, and negotiate directly with rights holders within approved budget parameters
Track budgets and clearance status in AirTable; escalate and follow up on unresponsive rights holders under tight turnarounds
Circulate final confirmations to internal teams and external partners for approval and delivery
Manage inbound and outbound music delivery (score, original music, cue sheets) and associated rights documentation
QC delivered audio and paperwork for accuracy and compliance, coordinating with the Post Supervisor to resolve errors
Maintain the external-facing audio catalog and distribute assets to rights holders and partners for review
Source and organize music, playlists, and composer reels for the Music Supervisor and filmmakers
Manage external and internal follow-up across 27+ active film projects, tracking budget and clearance status for the Music Supervisor
Support on-camera music needs for individual films alongside film music supervisors and Production
Assess SAG/AFM considerations with the Film Business Affairs lead, engaging outside legal support as needed
Manage the original song and "Inspired By" artist outreach process from start to finish, including filmmaker reviews
Track and ensure adherence to marketing and film delivery deadlines, ensuring materials are ready for international delivery
Coordinate calls and prepare agendas across composers, editors, supervisors, and external partners
Take notes during calls and circulate follow-ups with action items