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Music Supervisor

Also known as: Music Licensing Supervisor, Film and TV Music Supervisor, Sync Licensing Director, Music Placement Specialist

AI Impact Score

31/100

Music supervision is built on deep music knowledge, relationships with record labels and publishers, and creative instinct that aligns songs with visual stories. AI can assist with music search and metadata but cannot replace the nuanced creative judgement and relationship network at the heart of great music supervision.

$45k – $130k

Salary Range

growing

Growth Outlook

25,000

Total Jobs (US)

+9%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Initial music search for common temp track replacementsStandard licensing paperwork and fee trackingMusic library catalog organization and taggingRoutine music clearance status updates

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

AI-powered music discovery and mood/tempo matchingAutomated licensing workflow and rights tracking systemsMusic sentiment and scene analysis for temp track suggestionsDigital license negotiation and contract management platforms

Human-Safe Tasks (5)

Creative song selection for emotionally critical scenesArtist and label relationship managementLicense negotiation strategy for high-value placementsEmerging artist discovery and career development supportMusic creative direction for brand identity in film/TV

Current Skills

Music Licensing Law and Rights ClearanceFilm/TV Production WorkflowMusic Industry Relationships (Labels, Publishers, Artists)Music Creative Direction and Scene AnalysisBudget Management for Music Licensing