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Music Supervisor

Select and license music for film and TV

$45,000 – $120,000/yr

Curate soundtracks, negotiate licenses, and place music that enhances visual storytelling.

Highlights

Common tasks

Select songs, negotiate sync licenses, clear rights, and coordinate with composers.

Potential downsides

License budget limits, rights clearance delays, and artists who won't approve edits.

Skills

StorytellingPersuasionCommunicationWritingCreativity

Interests

Media & entertainmentBusiness & strategyCommunicationCreating & designing

Industries

Media

Work style

CollaborativeCreativePeople-focused

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