Sync Coordinator / Audio Catalog Specialist

Primary Wave Music

The company is home to some of the most iconic songwriters, artists, and record labels across the history of recorded music including Whitney Houston, James Brown, Prince, Bob Marley, Stevie Nicks, Talking Heads, Smokey Robinson, Village People, Crowded House, Burt Bacharach, Ray Charles, The Doors, Stone Temple Pilots, Sun Records, and many more.

About the role

We are seeking a creative Sync Coordinator / Audio Catalog Specialist for our Sync department based in our Los Angeles office. You must have a minimum of 4 years' experience working in music publishing, licensing, music supervision, or a similar music industry role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the audio catalog, ensuring accurate metadata and proper organization for pitching platforms.
• Curate and pitch music for sync opportunities across film, TV, advertising, video games, and more.
• Cook up with artists, reps, and internal teams to gather music assets and materials.
• Support marketing efforts, including designing and executing sync e-blasts.
• Oversee administrative and team support tasks, such as intern supervision and contact list maintenance.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of sync licensing, music publishing and copyright fundamentals, digital audio formats, and music pitching platforms (e.g., iTunes, DISCO).
• Proficiency in creative and marketing tools, including Mailchimp, Photoshop, Canva, and similar online music pitching platforms, graphics program, and e-blast design platforms.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with fluency in English and high attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; flexible for occasional travel and team-based collaboration.
• Passionate about music of all styles and eras, sync, film, tv, creative advertising and pop culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in music publishing, licensing, or a related music industry role.

Skills

• Knowledge of sync licensing, music publishing and copyright fundamentals.
• Proficiency in digital audio formats and music pitching platforms.
• Experience with creative and marketing tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Passion for music and sync.

Benefits

Best-in-class benefits to our employees including a competitive salary, healthcare plan, 401(k), long-term and short-term disability, holidays, life insurance, hybrid work schedule, personal time, sick time, and vacation.

Pay

The estimated base salary range is $55,000 to $65,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, years of relevant experience, business needs, and the candidate’s overall qualifications for the position as assessed by Primary Wave.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule.