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Score a Score is hiring: Creative Manager in New York

Score a Score · New York, NY, USA · Remote ·

Pay:
$30.29/hr
Job type:
Full Time

Creative Manager

At Score a Score, we've created a dedicated marketplace to connect composers and artists with creative sync/media opportunities. With a diverse catalog of 50,000+ songs, a roster of over 400 artists, and a comprehensive suite of services, we're a one-stop music shop for our clients, which include some of the biggest brands, film studios, and production companies in the world.
We're looking for a highly competent Creative Manager to serve as a key contributor to our Creative Team, with a specialized focus in trailers and entertainment marketing.
Successful candidates combine a deep passion for music and strong creative instincts with exceptional attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills. They use their musical knowledge to curate winning music pulls and manage custom music projects, while ensuring every project is executed with accuracy, organization, and ownership.
What You'll Do

You'll support the day-to-day operations of the Creative Team with a specialized focus on the Trailer Committee. On an average week, you'll do some combination of:
Managing custom music projects
Curating music pulls and delivering high-quality playlists to clients
Fostering composer relations
Developing creative ideas for new proactive music creation from the roster
Implementing strategies to grow roster and catalog
Giving composers feedback on newly submitted material
Negotiating and quoting on new business
Managing the shared inbox Help Desk, ensuring prompt, accurate responses to fulfill client and composer needs
Maintaining the presentation and organization of catalog
Maintaining a standard of quality across roster and catalog
Logging and managing project deals in HubSpot
Participating in rotating weekend on-call system one time per cycle
Who You Are

You will be a strong candidate for this position if:
You're passionate about music. You have a broad knowledge of genres, artists, instrumentation, and production styles, love discovering new music, and stay curious about emerging sounds and trends.
You have strong creative instincts. You enjoy making thoughtful connections, interpreting ideas, and thinking creatively about how music can support a story, brand, or emotion. You're excited to strengthen your creative judgment through feedback and experience.
You love talking about music. Whether you're discussing a favorite artist with friends or explaining why a song resonates, you enjoy putting words to what you're hearing and sharing your perspective with others.
You're motivated by meaningful work. You enjoy solving challenges, take pride in producing high-quality work, and are energized by seeing your contributions make an impact.
You're exceptionally organized. You know that great work relies on great execution. You take pride in keeping details accurate, staying organized, and following through on commitments.
You enjoy solving problems. Whether you're working on a challenging project, tracking down missing information, improving a workflow, or learning a new process, you're resourceful and persistent.
You're comfortable working independently. This is a remote role with a high degree of autonomy. You know how to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions while knowing when to ask for support.
You're a thoughtful communicator. You build positive relationships through clear, professional communication and enjoy collaborating with teammates, clients, and other partners.
You're always learning. You're curious by nature and excited to deepen your musical knowledge and continue growing your understanding of the sync industry.
Qualifications

2-3+ years of experience in an industry-related role
Able to efficiently manage a high volume of email and shift between priorities as needs change
Experience working with Disco, HubSpot, and Google Drive is a plus
Excellent communication skills - written, phone, and in-person
Comfort learning new technology, systems, and processes
Experience using AI and automation tools to improve efficiency is a plus
Familiarity with music licensing, production music, royalties, or the music industry is helpful, but not required
Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
Ability to travel onsite one week a year for our annual team retreat, with possible additional travel as needed
You live in the US (PST hours preferred)
Benefits of Working Here

At Score a Score, we're proud of the culture we've built. Our team is creative, collaborative, and deeply committed to producing exceptional work for our clients and artists. Employees report high levels of trust, strong manager relationships, meaningful opportunities to learn and grow, and a clear connection between their work and the company's mission.
In addition to culture, the compensation and benefits package for this position includes:
Base compensation starting at $30.29/hr (~$63,000/yr) with final compensation offer based on experience and qualifications
Eligibility for bonuses based on personal and company performance (up to $8,000 annually)
Unlimited PTO
Full-Time, Remote Position
Paid parental leave and sick leave
Medical benefits with company contribution
401(k) with company match
Monthly phone and internet stipend ($480 annually)
Life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability coverage