Director, Creative Music, Paramount Pictures

44740

Los Angeles, CA, US, 90038

Production

Los Angeles

Full-Time

On-Site

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Overview:

The Director of Creative Music at Paramount Pictures serves as a key creative partner across the studio's theatrical slate, supporting filmmakers and creative leadership in the development and execution of music for feature films.

As an in-house music supervisor, this role oversees all creative music elements. This includes everything from the early development stages to the final delivery. The goal is to make sure that the music in each film enhances the storytelling and supports the filmmaker's vision.

This position, based out of Los Angeles, works closely with directors, producers, composers, artists, and internal studio partners to deliver high-quality, filmmaker-driven music for Paramount Pictures’ theatrical releases.

Responsibilities:

Partner with directors, producers, and studio creative executives to shape and execute the musical vision for assigned theatrical films
Engage in projects early in development to provide creative guidance on score, source music, and overall music strategy
Serve as a trusted creative collaborator to filmmakers and talent throughout pre-production, production, and post-production.
Advocate for the filmmaker’s creative vision while ensuring alignment with Paramount Pictures’ production goals and creative standards
Act as the in-house music supervisor for assigned Paramount Pictures theatrical film
Oversee all creative music elements including 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 throughout the scoring process, maintaining clear communication between creative and post-production team
Build and maintain solid 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 all music is creatively approved, delivered on time, and ready for theatrical release
Collaborate with internal Paramount Pictures teams including Production, Post-Production, Creative Affairs, Legal, Business Affairs, Finance, and Marketing
Partner with music clearance and licensing teams to balance creative ambition with budgetary and legal requirements
Support soundtrack, marketing, publicity, and awards initiatives tied to Paramount Pictures’ theatrical releases

Basic Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in music supervision, film music, or creative music roles within a theatrical film or studio environment
Proven experience supervising music for feature films from development through post-production
Robust creative instincts with deep knowledge of film scoring and source music
Established relationships with composers, filmmakers, artists, and music industry partners
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple films simultaneously across a theatrical slate

Additional Qualifications:

Prior in-house studio experience at a major theatrical studio
Experience working directly with high-profile filmmakers and talent
Working knowledge of music licensing, clearance, and music budgeting

Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The film studio’s iconic logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as The Godfather, Chinatown, Forrest Gump and Titanic; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, Mission: Impossible and Sonic the Hedgehog. Recent, innovative, break-out films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Arrival, Rocketman, and A Quiet Place have added to Paramount’s film legacy. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood, a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement, Paramount Pictures’ passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group. Paramount Pictures is a subsidiary of Paramount, which connects with billions of people worldwide through its global brands including MTV, CBS, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and streaming service Paramount+.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $120,000.00 - 140,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer:

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
Generous paid time off.
An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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