PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT OF
MUSIC
JOB OVERVIEW
These executives are charged with supervision of
the music in both production
and post-production phases, with an emphasis on
pre-existing music. Some also
supervise the scoring and mixing
process.
SPECIAL SKILLS
"Being organized, responding properly, and
keeping my word," are skills Celest
Ray cites as keys to her success. "Knowledge of
the music business and a good busi-
ness sense is important, and an understanding
of music publishing, and how record
companies work is essential."
A DAY IN THE LIFE
During her hour-long commute to work, Ray
listens to music. "I might be picking
music for a bar mitzvah in one show and the
opening credits for another." Once she
arrives at the office, her first task is to
confirm arrangements for an artist appearance
on a show, make sure the poster art has
arrived, and finalize any necessary approvals.
Twice monthly, she attends spotting sessions
with a television show's executive pro-
ducer, associate producer, composer, and music
editor to pick out scenes where
music, whether songs or score, are
needed. On any given day she talks
with
songwriters, publishers, record
company
representatives, and artist managers,
or
she may work up a music budget to
present to a producer. Charged
with
overseeing the licensing of masters
and
publishing owned by Spelling
Productions, she provides quotes
and
approves their use.
POINTERS FOR THE
JOB SEARCH
"The best advice that I can give
to
somebody who wants to be a music
supervisor is to find somebody that
you
respect that you can model," says
Ray.
Work hard and look for
opportunities
to prove yourself. "When I was
working
in business affairs and I wanted to do
a
"When we put our fears first,
we always lose. I hope that I
grow old in the business and
that I'll grow to drop my fears,
believe in myself, and be a
guide for truth. Know that you
can be who you are and still
succeed."
Be constantly listening to music
so that you have a vast library
of music in your head to pull
from. Write down notes about
songs that resonate with you as
a quick reference for when
you're looking for music.
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