Brand Music Supervisor at Apple

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Music Supervision, A&R, Music Editing Software, Creative Concepts, Music Licensing, Rights Management, Contract Negotiation, Music Production, Communication Skills, Leadership, Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Cultural Relevance, Sound Design, Audio Engineering, Music Curation

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Marcom LA is Apple’s Global Marketing Communications group creating and overseeing the world-class marketing and advertising driving Apple's rapidly-growing Services sector including Apple Sports, Apple Music, App Store, Apple Pay, Apple Arcade, Apple News, Apple Books, Apple Podcasts, Apple Maps, iCloud, Creator Studio and more. Whether we’re launching the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, introducing Messi to MLS, sharing the next generation of games in the App Store, or celebrating the seamless joy of using Apple Pay, Marcom LA’s mission is to build brand love for Apple every day. We do that with inspiring creative, a culture-first mindset, and the belief our Services make our incredible Apple devices even better. Music is in Apple’s DNA. It is an integral part of the creative process. Marcom's Music team drives music direction not only for our ads, but also for our social activations, marketing content, demo videos, how-to tutorials, product films and more. We oversee music curation, licensing, composition and arrangement as well as audio mixing and sound design, and run point with any on-set music performances. DESCRIPTION The Brand Music Supervisor is a passionate and knowledgeable music professional with a deep understanding of diverse music genres and trends. This individual possesses exceptional organizational skills and expertly navigates a robust, personally curated music library. Their insight and expertise in music informs creative concepts and enhances storytelling by amplifying emotion, cultural relevance, and brand resonance through thoughtful musical selection. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 10 years of experience in music supervision and/or A&R shaping music for high-profile creative work. Proficient in music editing software (ie Logic Pro), with experience syncing music to video and creating various edits to accelerate creative projects Experience presenting creative concepts and narratives through music and sound to leadership and stakeholders Strong working knowledge of music rates and budgets across licensing, original composition, production, and post-audio workflows. Familiarity with music clearance processes, rights management, and contract negotiation in collaboration with legal and business affairs teams. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred. Highly resourceful in sourcing and delivering quality music. Diplomatic and solutions-oriented, with the ability to navigate complex relationships and manage professional partnerships with discretion and clarity. Ability to interpret and verify technical mix specs and QC across multiple formats and platforms. Experience in music production, and/or agency environments strongly preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate creative and technical direction to diverse team members. Experience presenting music concepts and work-in-progress to senior creative leadership and executive partners. Demonstrated leadership experience collaborating with large, cross-functional teams. Experience working with global teams and campaigns, with sensitivity to regional markets and cultural nuance. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in managing assets, deliverables, and timelines across concurrent projects. Deep understanding of Apple’s brand, history, and creative standards, with the ability to translate brand values into distinctive and authentic music expressions. Proven experience identifies high-quality music choices that aligns with the brand’s tone of voice and project objectives. Strong collaborative team player who contributes meaningfully to the creative process, working closely with internal teams. Holds existing relationships with collaborators across music supervision, original composition, sound design, audio engineering, artist management, music reps, record label and music publishing.

Responsibilities

The Brand Music Supervisor will drive music direction for various marketing initiatives, enhancing storytelling through music selection. This role involves overseeing music curation, licensing, composition, and managing on-set music performances.