Director, Synch Licensing - MNRK (Nashville)

SESAC Music Group • Full-time • Nashville, TN • 1w ago

MNRK Music Group is looking for a Director, Synch Licensing to join our team in our Nashville office. The Director, Synch Licensing will lead the strategic development, pitching, and licensing of music across traditional and emerging visual media. This position will drive synch revenue growth, cultivate strategic industry partnerships, and amplify the global impact of the MNRK catalog. The ideal candidate brings strong creative instincts, deep industry relationships, and a proven track record of securing high-visibility placements. This role reports to the VP of Synch, Dualtone, and works collaboratively across the entire group (MNRK, Dualtone, Last Gang and Prosthetic).

What You Will Be Doing:

Lead and execute synch strategy across the MNRK catalog to drive revenue, exposure, and artist development.
Develop and maintain direct relationships with music supervisors, trailer houses, advertising agencies, film studios, television networks, production companies, and game developers.
Proactively pitch catalog and frontline releases for synch opportunities aligned with artist campaigns and strategic priorities.
Oversee the synch pipeline, including opportunity tracking, pitch follow-ups, licensing status, and usage reporting.
Partner closely with A&R, marketing, and artist management to align synch efforts with release cycles, brand positioning, and long-term career development.
Identify emerging synch opportunities across traditional media and new platforms, including streaming, trailers, gaming, and brand partnerships.
Manage and optimize catalog readiness, including metadata quality, asset organization, and pitch-ready playlists across platforms such as DISCO and Songspace.
Analyze synch performance data and industry trends to inform strategy and improve pitching effectiveness.
Mentor and manage synch staff and/or coordinators, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

What Makes You Qualified:

5–10 years of experience in music synchronization, licensing, music supervision, or related roles.
Proven track record of securing synch placements across film, television, advertising, trailers, and/or video games.
Established relationships with music supervisors, agencies, studios, and licensing decision-makers.
Deep understanding of synch licensing structures, deal negotiation, rights clearance, and music publishing fundamentals.
Strong creative instincts and ability to match music to visual narratives across genres and emotional contexts.
Strategic mindset with the ability to balance creative and commercial goals.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Experience with catalog management platforms such as DISCO, Songspace, or related tools.
Passion for music and a familiarity with the Dualtone and MNRK artist roster and catalog.

MNRK Music is a global music company that includes several historic and groundbreaking record labels including Dualtone Records, Last Gang Records, and deep catalog repertoire. We are committed to fostering creativity, diversity, and innovation in the music industry. Our synch team sits at the intersection of music and media, helping bring our artists’ work to life through film, television, advertising, video games, and emerging platforms worldwide.

This is a hybrid role that will require you to commute to our Nashville office a minimum of three days a week.