Temporary Music Clearance & Operations Specialist
A24
The role involves managing music clearances, asset documentation, and project coordination for film and marketing projects. A24 is a company that produces films and marketing content requiring music licensing and operational support.
- Location
- California, Los Angeles
- Arrangement
- Onsite
- Level
- Contract
- Employment
- Contract
- Salary
- $24 - $28/hour
- Posted
- 2026-10-02
- Date added
- 2026-10-13
- Last checked
- 2026-10-17
About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
Music Clearances
- 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
Music Asset & Document Management
- 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
Film Project Management & Execution
- 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
Scheduling & Meeting Coordination
- Coordinate calls and prepare agendas across composers, editors, supervisors, and external partners
- Take notes during calls and circulate follow-ups with action items
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in Music Industry, Business Administration, or a related field
- Fluent in English
- Digital fluency in Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, and AirTable; DISCO experience a plus
Our target hourly rate for this role is between $24 to $28 per hour. We do not use formal job titles internally and similarly named positions may have different compensation levels. Actual starting salary within the range will depend on various considerations, including: work experience, skills, specializations, and training. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, including both cash and equity components, competitive healthcare, as well as other employee benefits.
About A24
A24 is a company that produces films and marketing content requiring music licensing and operational support.
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