Date Posted: 09/01/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 506767
Industry: Media and Entertainment
Job Title: Director, Creative Music - Theatrical Film - Music Supervision
Job Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90038
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 9 am - 6 pm
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 4
Min Hourly Rate($): 70.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 80.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Film, Music
Experience Desired: Experience in music supervision, film music, or creative music (8+ yrs); Strong creative instincts with deep knowledge of film scoring and source music (2 yrs); Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills (2 yrs); Experience working directly with high-profile filmmakers and talent (2 yrs); Prior in-house studio experience at a major theatrical studio (2 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Required experience:
• 8+ years of experience in music supervision, film music, or creative music roles within a theatrical film or studio environment.
• Candidates who have worked at Universal Pictures work out very well in this role.
Required Qualifications:
• Proven experience supervising music for feature films from development through post-production.
• Strong 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.
Preferred 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.
Core Competencies
• Filmmaker-first mindset
• Collaborative and solution-oriented
• Strong creative judgment and taste
• Passion for theatrical storytelling and music
Job Overview:
The Director of Creative Music serves as a key creative partner across the company’s theatrical slate, supporting filmmakers and creative leadership in the development and execution of music for feature films. Operating as an in-house music supervisor, this role oversees all creative music elements from early development through final delivery, ensuring that each film’s musical vision enhances storytelling and supports the filmmaker’s intent.
This position works closely with directors, producers, composers, artists, and internal studio partners to deliver high-quality, filmmaker-driven music for theatrical releases.
Responsibilities:
Filmmaker Partnership & Creative Development
• Partner with directors, producers, and the company’s 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 production goals and creative standards.
• Act as the in-house music supervisor for assigned theatrical films.
• 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 teams.
• Build and maintain strong 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 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 the company’s theatrical releases.
- **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
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