The ideal candidate for the Director of Sync position is a seasoned and highly connected professional with 5+ years of experience in music synchronization, licensing, or music supervision.
This role is focused on building valuable relationships, capitalizing on a large catalog of existing music and managing a consistent pipeline of new titles. The Director will be responsible for proactively pitching music for placement in film, television, advertising, video games, and digital media.
This position requires a deep understanding of the sync landscape, strong relationships with music supervisors, brands, and creative agencies, and a passion for elevating the company’s music through thoughtful placement strategies.
Responsibilities
- Build and lead the company’s sync department including strategy, pitching, and client communication
- Develop and execute creative pitch strategies for new and existing catalog titles across all visual media
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with music supervisors, sync houses, brands, agencies, studios, and production companies
- Identify opportunities for proactive pitching and oversee the creation of targeted playlists and reels
- Work closely with A&R team to stay informed on new releases and catalog highlights
- Represent the catalog at industry events, music supervision conferences, sync summits, and screenings
- Oversee sync licensing deals from start to finish
- Create efficient tracking and reporting systems to monitor sync activity and performance
- Maintain a strong awareness of industry trends, advertising campaigns, and emerging platforms to inform sync strategies
- Support partners by increasing exposure of their music through sync placements
Qualifications
- 5+ years of sync licensing or music supervision experience
- Demonstrated success in securing sync placements across various media formats
- Strong, existing relationships with music supervisors, agencies, and key players in the sync world
- Deep knowledge of music rights, licensing, and clearance processes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strategic thinker with a creative ear and a strong commercial sense
- Passion for music across a wide range of genres and styles
- Familiarity with music pitching tools, metadata organization, and catalog management
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and innovative mindset
