Overview

LOCATION: LONDON or MANCHESTER, UK (HYBRID)

HOURS: FULL TIME - PART TIME CONSIDERED

REPORTING TO: CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER

DATE: AUG 2025

OUR WHITE STORK MUSIC (WSM) DIVISION IS A CUSTOM MUSIC HOUSE AND SYNC DEPARTMENT, FORMED OUT OF A JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN CUTTING EDGE AND AWARD-WINNING COMPOSER, TOM HOWE.

Who we are looking for

You are obsessed with visual media, music, and cultural trends. You are a self-starter, eager to take initiative, and a good problem solver who wants to make the right music for the right placement for our team and clients every time.

You’ll enjoy meeting new people, maintaining relationships, and are confident and enthusiastic about the music and sync process. You’ll also understand the importance of metadata, cue sheets, and music reporting.

You’ll oversee the daily operations of our music catalogue, refreshing monthly playlists and coordinating sourcing and delivery of tracks when we get briefs. You’ll also be part of the team responsible for bringing briefs and projects in. Ideally you have strong contacts and experience with pitching music.

Key Responsibilities

• Music Searches and Playlists: Collaborate with clients and team members to provide music recommendations for projects, create playlists or suggest a custom piece that aligns with creative briefs, budgets and clearance requirements.
• Catalogue Management: Organise and maintain the one-stop music library, ensuring accurate metadata, categorisation, and accessibility of music tracks on platforms including Disco and BMAT, along with other sites as requested.
• Creative Client Support: Work with music supervisors, producers, and creatives to understand music needs and deliver suitable options to help land sync placements; brief composers and artists and assist with delivery of new tracks.
• Social Media & Marketing: Propose ideas for new social channels, coordinate mailers and new release information.
• Business Development & Events: Attend industry events, network and maintain client relationships; promote catalogue tracks to clients by curating playlists for pitching and participating in music showcases and pitch meetings.
• Music Research: Stay updated on emerging artists, new releases, and trends to keep the catalogue fresh and relevant.
• Administrative Tasks: Assist with cue sheets, metadata spreadsheets and tracking sync placements.
• Creative Collaboration: Liaise with composers, artists, and rights holders to ensure smooth delivery of assets for sync opportunities; request album artwork and assist with album, playlists and track titles.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: 1-2 years in a client-facing role within sync licensing, music supervision, or related field preferred.
• Understanding of Sync Licensing: Knowledge of copyright law, music publishing, and rights clearance for film, TV, and ads.
• Musical Awareness: Understanding of different music genres and their potential uses in visual media.
• Creative Thinking: Ability to interpret briefs and suggest music that aligns with project themes and tones.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous about data entry, licensing documentation, and project tracking.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication; ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Tech Proficiency: Experience with Disco and BMAT is a plus.
• Team Player: Collaborative and supportive team member.

Why Work with Us

• Be part of a creative team where individuality and originality are encouraged.
• Work on exciting projects with renowned clients across industries.
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and attending industry events.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply

Please send your CV, cover letter, and any relevant music playlists to tamsin@cuttingedgegroup.com, with the subject line "Music Coordinator Application – [Your Name]".

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.