Music Production Specialist (Project Hire)

Music Production Specialist (Project Hire)
Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. This hybrid role oversees the organization, metadata integrity, and documentation of all music assets within the WDI Music Studio. The specialist supports the studio and reports to the Global Music Executive.

What You Will Do

Prepare and manage cue sheets for all productions, ensuring accurate documentation of music usage.

Collaborate with composers, editors, engineers, music producers, and music supervisors to gather cue information.

Submit cue sheets to performing rights organizations (PROs) and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Master music library, cataloging and archiving processes, systems, software, and digital asset management tools.

Catalog and archive music scores, recordings, digital assets and accompanying session information using standardized systems.

Maintain both physical and digital music collections with proper taxonomy and metadata tagging.

Digitize legacy materials and ensure secure backups and long‑term preservation.

Recommend and implement improvements to archival library systems and workflows.

Research and verify metadata including composer credits, publishing info, instrumentation, genre, and usage rights.

Cleanse and standardize metadata across all music assets to ensure consistency, searchability, and analysis.

Audit metadata regularly and generate reports on data health and gaps.

Facilitate communication between WDI Music Studio and other Disney divisions regarding resource sharing, systems, and processes.

Support creative teams by providing access to music materials and assisting with music research.

Coordinate with production team members to ensure cue sheets are complete and accurate.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience in music cataloging, metadata management, and cue sheet preparation.

Experience working with PROs and Sound Mouse.

Strong resourcefulness in locating obscure data and preparing detailed informational reports.

Prior experience in a music studio
etwork department, production company, or music publishing environment.

Familiarity with music licensing, music publishing, and copyright law.

Knowledge of film, TV, attraction, live entertainment, scoring, recording music production workflows and music clearance processes.

Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Proficiency in music notation software (e.g., Finale, Sibelius), digital audio workstations (e.g., Pro Tools, Logic Pro), and metadata tools (e.g., Excel, Airtable, digital asset management systems).

Ability to read music and understand musical terminology.

Education
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Music Business, Music Industry Studies, Library Science, Musicology, Data Science, Information Science, Music Production, Business Administration) is preferred.

Benefits
Disney offers a rewards package that includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and other perks. More information is available at jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $61,800 to $79,800 per year based on a 40‑hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional compensation may include a bonus or long‑term incentive units, as well as medical, financial, and other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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