Manager, Music Creative Production - Animation Series
Netflix
- Los Angeles, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Collaborate with showrunners, producers, and studio executives (Content, Prod mgmt, Post, Legal, Finance) to oversee and execute music objectives for Netflix Series Animation
- Act as Music Informed Captain on titles for the multiple Netflix Music cross-functional teams: Soundtrack, Music Marketing, Music BALA, Music Services, etc.
- Read development scripts, ideate with Content on musical identity of series, and recommend appropriate music schedule & budget in internal review
- In alignment with Content, recommend key music hires: Songwriter and/or Composer, Music Supervisor, Executive Music Producer. Collect and curate reels to present to internal and external partners and help schedule composer, showrunner meetings. Collaborate closely with Music Business & Legal Affairs (BALA) to define parameters of deals for creative music hires.
- Work with Production Management, Composer, and Post to develop a music post schedule that coincides with series Post timeline.
- On high impact titles, steer crucial creative music direction on score/songs with the Composer/Songwriter and help manage the score/song note process between the producer(s), creative executive(s) and composer.
- Liaise with the music supervisor in the process of song selection as it relates to creative studio approvals and budget.
- Strategize and collaborate with Netflix Soundtrack and Music Marketing teams on music release strategy for titles including potential label partnerships, marketing activations, etc.
- Possessing a keen musical ear and background to assess creative excellence on scores and original songs and provide specific feedback where appropriate
- Deep knowledge in the music talent space - songwriters, producers, composers, artists, music supervisors, managers, agents
- Knowledge of and passion for animated content and music in general, including Preschool and Kids & Family content
- Deep knowledge of the music industry, digital streaming platforms, music publishing, music licensing, record labels, PROs
- Familiarity with current musical landscape/music tastemaker
- Comfortability being project and talent facing
- Highly organizational and comfortable creating and maintaining systems
- Team player with the ability to prioritize, respond, pivot quickly, think practically, positively, and be solution-oriented
- Ability to be discrete and maintain confidential information
- Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably on multiple projects under tight time frames in a fast-paced production environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to multitask
- Open to suggestions and feedback
- Exercises good judgment and initiative when making decisions