Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally. Come join us!
Music Creative & Production provides premiere music support to our productions and Netflix cross-functional partners by leveraging relationships and guiding the music creative, scoring, and budgeting process from development to launch. Our goal is to empower Netflix to entertain the world by deepening fan engagement and amplify storytelling through music.
The successful candidate will excel at identifying and implementing cross-functional creative music solutions that will support our animation productions and overall slate growth. This role will report to a Music Creative Manager that supports the NAS vertical.
In support of the Music Creative manager on each title, collaborate and liaise between filmmakers, NAS studio executives, Netflix streaming executives and other internal/external stakeholders to ensure music objectives for the animation studio are executed from as early as development through to final delivery and post launch
Support Music Creative manager and Music Production lead in overseeing music budgets for each title
Read scripts, create music breakdowns and help draft preliminary music budgets
In alignment with music creative manager, contribute music creative ideas as it relates to each title’s needs: conduct in-depth music research, compile composer, songwriter, artist reels and playlists
Liaise between labels, publishers, music talent managers and agents
In alignment with Music Creative manager, collaborate and liaise with Netflix streaming Music Business & Legal Affairs on all music talent deals
Coordinate and schedule music talent meetings for each title i.e. composers, songwriters, music supervisors and music producers
Review cuts on PIX, flagging unaddressed music needs/clearance issues as they arise
Support music creative and production to help track song demo and score process with organizing and providing music creative notes when necessary
Support music production in preparation and set up for any and all music sessions, playbacks and records as it pertains to the music creative manager’s titles and attend as needed
Collaborate, support and work closely in between music creative and music production to organize any and all music assets for the Netflix marketing teams,, Netflix Publicity teams, Netflix Awards teams and Netflix Soundtracks team
Attend regular check-ins with music supervisors/composers/songwriters, taking relevant notes and connecting with Manager on action items
Support music production when aligning with NAS Post, Netflix Music Clearance & Licensing, and Netflix Localization teams on subtitling/dubbing plans, sourcing lyrics/lead sheets when requested
Attend Netflix meetings and NAS show-specific/studio meetings/check-ins and provide music updates; takes notes and concisely synthesize contents of meetings back to NAS MCP department
Schedule and organize agendas for internal and external syncs
Help create decks for various music creative and music strategic presentations
Support the music creative leadership team for any and all music showcases, mixers and other music related events
Support music creative leadership in team building, offsites and additional team exercises as needed
Support and lead on specific music strategy initiatives as it pertains to the wider MCP and NAS MCP team
Update all Netflix internal applications with relevant music team assignments and music casting
Prepare, distribute and lead on music onboarding materials for filmmakers, NAS employees, music supervisors, composers, and songwriters, etc.
Misc administrative needs including organizing our internal drive and working closely with the team on additional initiatives and special projects
Knowledge in the music talent space - songwriters, producers, composers, agents
Knowledge of and passion for film and tv content and music in general
Knowledge of the music industry, digital streaming platforms, music publishing, music licensing, record labels, PROs
Knowledge and passion for the animated film world and process
Comfortability being project and talent facing
Steady endurance and committed persistence for animated film timelines
Highly organized and comfortable creating and maintaining systems but able to quickly adapt when necessary
Curiosity of applications, data and technology and how it overlaps with team initiatives to create more efficient workflows.
Ability to be a team player at all times, with a proven record of willingness to prioritize, respond, pivot quickly, think practically, positively, and be solution-oriented
Ability to be discrete and maintain confidential information
Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably on multiple projects under tight time frames in a fast-paced production environment
Strong and professional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain quiet confidence, high level of execution and focus when having to multi-task
Open to suggestions and feedback
Exercises good judgment in meetings i.e. ability to read and understand a room with internal and external stakeholders
Able to take initiative when making decisions
Music tastemaker i.e. able to build an intuitive understanding of how to best pair music and music talent with story and filmmakers based on the music creative appetites for the project
Proficiency in Google Workspace and Project Management Tools (Slack, Asana)
Adaptable to learning, leading, and training on Netflix proprietary software and technology
Willingness to actively play a role both in the MCP team and wider company to shape and progress Netflix culture, and to further MCP’s efforts in Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.
This role is based in the US.
At NAS, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your compensation. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, location, skills, and experience. The overall market range for this role is typically $32.45 - 46.00 per hour. This reflects total compensation; we do not have bonuses.
NAS benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, Stock Option Program, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off. See more detail about our benefits here .
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
