Director, Creative Music (Paramount Pics)

About Paramount Paramount is a leading media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Skydance Animation, Skydance Sports, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Skydance Games, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

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• Partner with directors, producers, and Paramount Pictures creative executives to shape and execute the musical vision for assigned theatrical films.
• Engage in projects early in development to provide creative guidance on score, source music, and overall music strategy.
• Serve as a trusted creative collaborator to filmmakers and talent throughout pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Advocate for the filmmaker’s creative vision while ensuring alignment with Paramount Pictures’ production goals and creative standards.
• Act as the in-house music supervisor for assigned Paramount Pictures theatrical films.
• Oversee all creative music elements including score, source music, needle drops, themes, and temp music.
• Supervise spotting sessions, music reviews, and creative discussions with filmmakers and post-production teams.
• Ensure music choices support narrative, tone, and emotional impact.
• Identify, recommend, and help secure composers and music collaborators in partnership with filmmakers.
• Guide composers creatively throughout the scoring process, maintaining clear communication between creative and post-production teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with composers, artists, music editors, and scoring partners.
• Oversee music workflows through production and post-production, including scoring schedules, recording sessions, and final mixes.
• Attend scoring sessions, dubbing sessions, and final mixes as appropriate.
• Ensure all music is creatively approved, delivered on time, and ready for theatrical release.
• Collaborate with internal Paramount Pictures teams including Production, Post-Production, Creative Affairs, Legal, Business Affairs, Finance, and Marketing.
• Partner with music clearance and licensing teams to balance creative ambition with budgetary and legal requirements.
• Support soundtrack, marketing, publicity, and awards initiatives tied to Paramount Pictures’ theatrical releases.

• 8+ years of experience in music supervision, film music, or creative music roles within a theatrical film or studio environment.
• Proven experience supervising music for feature films from development through post-production.
• Strong creative instincts with deep knowledge of film scoring and source music.
• Established relationships with composers, filmmakers, artists, and music industry partners.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple films simultaneously across a theatrical slate.
• Prior in-house studio experience at a major theatrical studio.
• Experience working directly with high-profile filmmakers and talent.
• Working knowledge of music licensing, clearance, and music budgeting.
• Filmmaker-first mindset
• Collaborative and solution-oriented
• Strong creative judgment and taste
• Passion for theatrical storytelling and music
• Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount