Job Description
Role : Music Assistant
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Compensation: Base ($47,000-$52,000 range) + Overtime ($8,000-$9,750) + Performance-Based Bonus (up to $3,000)
Role Summary: At FIFTH SEASON we're on a mission to change the world through groundbreaking entertainment. We're a team of superstars, passionate about creating innovative and compelling content that captivates audiences around the globe.
We invite you to join our team, in a key role supporting our expanding music endeavors across film and television . In this dynamic position, you'll provide crucial administrative and operational support, manage music rights, and play an instrumental role in developing music-based content. Your deep understanding of the music industry dynamics, especially in film and TV production, will be essential. This role demands effective coordination across various teams, showcasing your organizational and communication skills.
This role offers a unique opportunity to leave a significant mark on FIFTH SEASON's music ventures. You'll be part of a team that values creativity and innovation, contributing to our mission of transforming the entertainment landscape. If you have a passion for the music industry and are eager to apply your skills in a fast-paced, creative environment, we would be excited to welcome you aboard. Your work will not only support our current projects but also help shape the direction of our music department's future endeavors. Join us in creating groundbreaking, music-infused content that resonates with audiences worldwide.
Job Responsibilities:
- General Administration & Communication
- Prepare materials for Music Meetings.
- Manage internal and external communications for FIFTH SEASON Music announcements.
- Support leadership with information for Finance to manage quarterly projections.
- Collaborate with Business Affairs to advance key deals and contracts.
- Music Rights and Content Development
- Liaise with Music Rights teams and conduct consistent business audits.
- Identify opportunities to integrate owned music or create original songs for high-profile projects, ensuring publishing rights retention.
- Track Film & TV Studio submissions for music-related content.
- Identify music artists suitable for creating scripted and non-scripted Film & TV content.
- Production Support
- Track Film & TV Studio projects in production, liaising with advisory groups to identify soundtrack and score opportunities.
- Facilitate the attachment of high-profile composers and music supervisors to projects.
- Create music breakdowns, read scripts, help with budgets
- Create lists composer suggestions
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Music, Business Administration, or related field
- Experience in an administrative or assistant role within the music or entertainment industry.
- Strong understanding of music rights and content creation within the film and TV landscape.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in multitasking, prioritizing, and working in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and industry-specific software.
In addition to the competencies above, the ideal candidate will: - Embody FIFTH SEASON's commitment to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, and feminist workplace. All candidates must have a proven track record of promoting and valuing diversity and inclusivity in previous roles, and a commitment to fostering these values in the workplace.
About Us: FIFTH SEASON is a global leader in the creation, production, and distribution of feature films and premium television series. Known for producing and distributing award-winning content that engages audiences and moves culture, the studios film titles include the multi-Oscar-nominated
The Lost Daughter from Maggie Gyllenhaal,
Ambulance directed by Michael Bay, Destin Daniel Crettons
Just Mercy , the
Book Club franchise, the Sundance Film Festival Audience Award winner
Cha Cha Real Smooth , and
80 For Brady . The studio produces premium TV series including the 14-time Emmy-nominated
Severance ,
See , and
Truth Be Told for Apple TV+,
Wolf Like Me for Peacock,
Life & Beth ,
Nine Perfect Strangers , and
McCartney 3, 2, 1 for Hulu, and
Tokyo Vice for HBO Max. FIFTH SEASON also handles global distribution for dozens of hit series in addition to its own studio productions, including
Killing Eve, The Morning Show, Normal People , and
The Night Manager. Our Culture: A studio with a soul, FIFTH SEASON is proud to be an anti-racist and feminist company, focused on leaving the entertainment business better than we found it. We empower freedom and ownership, delivering the expertise of a big studio with the entrepreneurial spirit and creativity of a start-up. FIFTH SEASON is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Our Benefits: - Hybrid schedule
- 14 company days off
- 3 volunteer days annually, to support and give back
- PTO, Paid Leave (Parental, Fertility Treatment, Menopause, Bereavement including Miscarriage)
- Medical/Dental/Vision, Fertility/Adoption/Education Assistance Programs, 401K Match
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