Job Description

Q Department have dramatically established themselves as the go-to music studio for the progressive, art-minded creative in advertising, film and VR. In 2015 Q Department founded Mach1, a sound technology company, focused on Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality. Q Department has been featured in the Ad Age Creativity 50 of the most influential creative companies in the United States. Our team has pride in our craft, a shared sense of purpose as a group and is known for delivering the highest quality creative.

We are searching for a Senior Music Producer to join our bi-coastal team. This position is Los Angeles or New York based and we will also consider remote candidates.

In this role, you will maintain contact with team members from start (pre-production/bidding) to finish (production/post) to follow through and ensure each project is delivered successfully. We produce original music, sound design, mix, interactive sound and sound branding for projects that cover a wide range of mediums including short and long form videos, TV, Trailers, Interactive, VR and Broadcast TV commercials. From start to finish you will help manage and oversee the progress of projects, maintain confidentiality, provide updates to the Creative Directors and run the schedules of the audio team.

The working environment is dynamic with short and long term projects and emerging needs driven by multiple creative teams. This role manages and triages an ever-changing and fast paced production environment where follow-up on projects is critical. You possess the ability to develop relationships within our creative community. This is crucial as you are the first point of contact between our clients and the studio. You have an ability to prioritize needs and support the audio team with clear goals, deadlines and efficient time management. You will also need to engage with and schedule external vendors and contractors. The ideal candidate has either a Feature Film, TV, or Commercial Audio Post facility experience. 

Key Qualifications.

* You have experience within the music, film and advertising industry with solid existing business relationships and a good knowledge of how sound is produced for TV, advertising and film.


* You have experience leading sound production in a high output Post Production facility.


* You have a keen understanding of Audio Post workflow, services and service length of time. 

* Have a deep knowledge and experience both creatively and technically in the following fields: broadcast, film, and web/interactive.


* You thrive in a fast-paced, innovative and creative environment.


* You are adaptable & tech-savvy. 

* You have a musical breadth of knowledge. 

Requirements
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* Strong leadership and project management skills. 

* Intelligent with critical thinking attributes.


* Strong oral and written communication skills.

* Flexible to work less traditional hours at times.


* 3+ years experience in a related industry.