Director, Sync - The Orchard

Sony Music

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • $100,000-108,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
About The OrchardThe Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry.The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity.We are seeking a highly experienced and creative individual to join our team as the Director, Sync. We work with a diverse roster of talented artists and are dedicated to connecting their music with visual media to enhance the overall entertainment experience. In this role, you will be directing the synchronization process by working closely with music supervisors, licensing executives, artists, labels and managers. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that our music is effectively and strategically placed in films, television shows, commercials, video games and all other forms of visual content.What you'll do
  • Office- first role, in office 4 days a week
  • Develop and implement creative sync strategies to maximize exposure, revenue, and brand recognition for our artists and labels.
  • Collaborate with our artist management team to identify suitable opportunities for music placement in visual media.
  • Research and compile pitchable content to react to incoming daily creative briefs.
  • Proactively pitch and land sync opportunities for The Orchard catalog.
  • Track new signings and catalog acquisitions for the sync department.
  • Nurture and maintain relationships with key contacts in the film, television, video game and advertising industries.
  • Stay updated with emerging trends and changes in the music and visual media landscape to identify new sync opportunities.
  • Oversee creation of weekly marketing newsletters.
  • Facilitate artist showcases, meetings and events.
  • Develop in-depth knowledge of The Orchard catalog,
  • Represent The Orchard at sync industry events, and host the sync community at our artist/labels shows and events.
Who you are
  • 7+ years of experience at a label, publisher or equivalent, with a focus on creative sync
  • Proven track record of successful music placements in films, TV shows, commercials, and other visual media
  • Strong network of contacts in the film, television, and advertising industries
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong knowledge of music across all genres and decades, keen eye for trends in music and entertainment, and enjoy pop culture.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment, motivated self-starter and creative problem solver.
What We Give You
  • You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
  • A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
  • Opportunities to connect with our valuable resources, such as our Counsel of Equity & Progressive Action (CEPA), a group created by our employees tasked with developing and implementing innovative solutions to advance a globally-shared goal of ensuring fair and inclusive spaces for all
  • An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
  • Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
  • Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
  • The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
  • Time off for a winter recess
The Orchard is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.California based applicants have certain rights under California law. Please see our for more details.The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.California Pay Range$100,000—$108,000 USD

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