CREATIVE SYNC COORDINATOR, UK
LOCATION: LONDON or MANCHESTER, UK (HYBRID)
HOURS: FULL TIME – PART TIME CONSIDERED
REPORTING TO: CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER
DATE: OCT 2024
Overview
At Cutting Edge Group, we’re a team of skilled composers and music experts committed to maintaining a comprehensive and diverse catalog that meets the needs of our clients and partners.
Our White Stork Music (WSM) division is a custom music house and sync department, created through a joint venture between Cutting Edge and award-winning composer Tom Howe.
We’re looking for a driven and creative Sync Coordinator to join our growing sync team. In this role, you’ll be essential to managing and organizing our extensive catalog and roster of composers and artists, working closely with the team to secure sync placements.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- You are obsessed with film, TV, music and cultural trends. A self-starter, you’ll be detail-oriented, thrive in a fast paced environment, and be a keen problem solver who keeps a cool head under pressure.
- You’ll enjoy meeting new people, maintaining relationships, and are confident and enthusiastic about the music and sync process. You’ll also understand the importance of metadata, cue sheets, and music reporting.
- You’ll oversee the daily operations of our music catalogue, keeping everything in order, refreshing our monthly playlists and coordinating the delivery of tracks. If you already have lots of contacts and love pitching music too – we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Music Searches and Playlists: Collaborate with clients and team members to provide music recommendations for projects, creating custom playlists that align with creative briefs, budgets and clearance requirements.
- Catalogue Management: Organise and maintain the one-stop music library, ensuring accurate metadata, categorization, and accessibility of music tracks on various platforms, including Disco and BMAT, along with other sites as requested.
- Creative Client Support: Work closely with music supervisors, producers, and creatives to understand their music needs and deliver suitable music options proactively to help us land sync placements for the current catalogue. You’ll also work with us for new custom briefs, assisting with timely delivery of new tracks.
- Social Media & Marketing: Bring ideas for our new social media channels, coordinate mailers and new release info.
- Business Development & Events: Attend industry events, network, generate new leads, and maintain client relationships. Help promote catalogue tracks to clients by curating new and seasonal playlists for pitching and participating in music showcases, listening sessions, and pitch meetings.
- Music Research: Stay updated on emerging artists, new releases, and music trends to ensure our catalogue remains fresh and relevant and that we’re filling any gaps and spotting any trends.
- Administrative Tasks: Assist with the preparation of cue sheets and tracking sync placements.
- Creative Collaboration: Liaise with composers, artists, and rights holders to ensure smooth communication and delivery of assets for sync opportunities. Request album cover artwork and assist with album, playlists and track titles.
Skills and Qualifications
- Experience: 2-3 years experience in a client facing role within sync licensing, music supervision, or a related field preferred.
- Understanding of Sync Licensing: Knowledge of copyright law, music publishing, and the rights clearance process for film, TV, and ads.
- Musical Awareness: Strong understanding of different music genres and their potential uses in visual media.
- Creative Thinking: Ability to interpret creative briefs and suggest music that aligns with project themes and tones.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous about data entry, licensing documentation, and project tracking.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a talent for building and maintaining relationships.
- Tech Proficiency: Experience with Disco and BMAT is a plus.
- Team Player: Be a team player. Go above and beyond when the team needs extra support, and vice versa; we’ll be sure to do the same for you.
Why Work with Us?
- Be part of a great team where individuality and creativity are encouraged.
- Work on exciting projects with renowned clients across various industries.
- Opportunities for growth, learning, and attending industry events.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
How to Apply
Please send your CV, cover letter, and any relevant music playlists you’d like us to listen to at: tamsin@cuttingedgegroup.com, with the subject line “Creative Sync Coordinator Application – [Your Name].
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We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.
