Music Supervisor
Funding
Salaried roles · Project fees · Backend royalties (sometimes)
Structure
Film/TV studios · Game companies · Freelance supervision
Credentials
Deep musical breadth · Copyright and licensing literacy
Responsibilities
Selecting music for media
Clearing rights
Negotiating licenses
Working with directors and producers
Pros
High creative influence · Strong earning potential · Long-term royalty upside
Challenges
Tight deadlines · Legal complexity · High-pressure decision-making