Job Title: Director, Creative Music - Theatrical
Location: Los Angeles, CA (On-site)
Duration: 4 months + potential to extend and/or convert
Pay Range: $75/hr - $85/hr (W2)
About TSR
TSR is a trusted staffing and workforce solutions partner with more than 50 years of experience delivery highly qualified talent to support clients' most critical business and technology initiatives. Through a disciplined approach to sourcing, candidate vetting, and delivery, TSR helps organizations scale teams quickly while maintaining quality and reliability. TSR operates with a global delivery model, leveraging specialized teams to support enterprise clients across North America and beyond.
In June 2024, TSR was acquired by Justin Christian, founder and CEO of BCforward, a global provider of professional services and workforce solutions. This partnership expands TSR's ability to deliver broader capabilities, global delivery resources, and enhanced opportunities for both clients and consultants.
Job Description
We are seeking a Director, Creative Music - Theatrical to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in music supervision, film scoring, and source music strategy and a proven ability to shepherd creative music from development through delivery for theatrical films.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with directors, producers, and creative executives to define and execute the musical vision for assigned theatrical films.
- Engage early in development to guide score, source music, and overall music strategy.
- Serve as in-house music supervisor across pre-production, production, and post-production.
- Oversee score, source music, needle drops, themes, and temp music to support narrative, tone, and emotion.
- Supervise spotting sessions, music reviews, and creative discussions with filmmakers and post teams.
- Identify, recommend, and help secure composers and collaborators with filmmakers' partnership.
- Guide composers through the scoring process and ensure clear communication across teams.
- Build and maintain relationships with composers, artists, music editors, and scoring partners.
- Manage music workflows, schedules, recording sessions, dubbing, and final mixes through delivery.
- Ensure all music is creatively approved, on schedule, and ready for theatrical release.
- Collaborate with Production, Post-Production, Creative Affairs, Legal, Business Affairs, Finance, and Marketing.
- Partner with clearance and licensing teams to align creative goals with legal and budget requirements.
- Support soundtrack, marketing, publicity, and awards initiatives for theatrical releases.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 8+ years in music supervision, film music, or creative music roles in a theatrical or studio environment.
- End-to-end supervision of feature film music from development through post-production.
- Deep knowledge of film scoring and source music with strong creative instincts.
- Established relationships with composers, filmmakers, artists, and industry partners.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple films concurrently across a theatrical slate.
Preferred Skills:
- Prior in-house experience at a major theatrical studio.
- Experience working directly with high-profile filmmakers and talent.
- Working knowledge of music licensing, clearance, and budgeting.
Why TSR?
At TSR, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for growth with global clients.
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.
About Our Commitment
TSR is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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