US Production Manager

Nick Wood Music USA, Inc. 

Music · Sonic Branding · Sound Design 

US Production & Business Development Manager 

Location: Los Angeles preferred; remote considered for the right candidate 

Type: Full-time 

Reports to: Founding Partner & outgoing Production Manager (transition period), then Founding Partner directly 

Compensation: $50,000/year base + share of team commission pool + individual commission on new business 

About Syn 

Nick Wood Music is a premium music curation and sonic branding agency. Nick Wood Music operates across the US, UK, Europe, and Asia, delivering bespoke music programs, original compositions, and long-term sonic identities for clients in luxury hospitality, entertainment, retail, and media. 

Our client roster includes CNN, Paramount+, Tatcha, Moncler, The Home Depot, First Horizon Bank, and a growing portfolio of luxury hotel and lifestyle brands. We are a small, senior team. Everyone here shapes the work and the business. 

The Role 

We are looking for a skilled manager to take ownership of US Production & Business Development. This is not a support role. You will run production on active client projects, develop new business relationships, and serve as the primary point of contact for US-based clients and agency partners. 

The right person for this job is equal parts producer and relationship builder. You are organized and reliable enough to keep complex, multi-timezone productions on track, and confident and charismatic enough to walk into a room, pitch Nick Wood Music’s work, and close business. 

Composing ability is a bonus, but this is not a composer role. We need someone who understands music deeply and can translate creative direction between clients, agencies, and composers without losing signal. 

What You'll Do 

Production Management 

Manage active client projects end-to-end: briefs, timelines, deliverables, feedback rounds, and final delivery 

Coordinate composers, engineers, and mixers across time zones (UK, Japan, US) 

Write and distribute creative briefs that give composers clear, actionable direction 

Oversee music delivery pipelines, stem prep, and quality control on all outgoing work 

Manage project tracking and CRM systems (Monday.com) 

Business Development & Client Relationships 

Identify, research, and pursue new business opportunities across music supervision, sonic branding, and background music curation 

Lead outreach to prospective clients and agency partners through direct contact, networking, and industry events 

Build and maintain relationships with existing clients, becoming the person they call first 

Prepare pitch decks, proposals, cost estimates, and case studies for new business presentations 

Represent company at meetings, events, and industry gatherings in LA and nationally 

Creative & Strategic Support 

Participate in creative calls and translate client feedback into clear production notes 

Contribute to music direction and curation strategy for high-end hotel, restaurant, hospitality and retail clientele (your taste and instincts matter here) 

Support the development of company's US brand presence and market positioning 

Who You Are 

3-5 years of professional experience in music production, music supervision, sync licensing, or a related field within the music industry 

A natural communicator. Clients trust you. Composers respect you. You are clear, warm, and direct 

Comfortable with business development. You are not afraid of sales, outreach, and building pipelines. You see it as a natural extension of relationship building, not a separate job 

Deeply reliable. When you say something will be delivered, it gets delivered. On time, on spec, no excuses 

Organized enough to run multiple projects simultaneously without dropping details 

Musically fluent. You can discuss arrangement, instrumentation, genre, and production with precision, even if you are not composing the work yourself 

Self-directed. This is a small team. You will not be micromanaged and you should not need to be 

Based in Los Angeles or willing to be present for key meetings, events, and sessions. Remote candidates with strong industry networks and a proven track record will be considered 

What You Get 

A base salary of $50,000/year, plus a share of the team commission pool and individual commission on new business you bring in 

Direct access to leadership and the opportunity to shape company's growth in the US market 

Work with world-class brands on projects that are creatively ambitious and commercially significant 

A small, senior team where your contributions are visible and valued from day one 

A structured transition with the outgoing Production Manager to ensure continuity and set you up for success 

How to Apply 

Send your resume, a brief note on why this role fits you, and any relevant work samples or portfolio links. We are looking for someone who can start the transition process promptly. 

No cover letter template, please. Just tell us who you are and why Nick Wood Music is the right next step for you. 

www.nickwoodmusic.com