Location: US, UK, Sweden, South Korea, Japan
Duration: Flexible, non-exclusive
Salary: Fixed upfront fee of USD $1,750–$8,000 per track (depending on role, skill set, complexity), 50/50 split on streaming royalties, and proportional share of USD $2.9 million performance bonus.
About Epidemic Sound
Epidemic Sound was founded in 2009 to simplify music licensing for audiovisual productions and make it easier for artists to thrive through music.
We continuously enrich our extensive catalog by teaming up with established and emerging vocalists, musicians, producers, composers, and engineers to create world-class tracks spanning hundreds of genres.
We help artists reach their creative and commercial potential via our unique mix of equitable partnership, unrivaled distribution, artistic development, and creative collaboration.
What We Offer You
Artists bring the sound
We’re an equitable, transparent partner that pays you fairly. You’ll enjoy flexible, non-exclusive agreements with competitive upfront payments and a 50/50 split on all streaming royalties, forever.
You’ll also benefit from our annual Soundtrack Bonus, which exceeds $2.9 million. The more your music is loved and used by clients, the more you earn.
Sound makes the story
We commission original music across 390 genres, helping you with everything from release management and A&R, to design and digital rights management.
As part of a truly diverse, creative, and supportive community, you can also hone your craft via in-person collaborations, writing camps, and educational summits.
Stories bring the audience
Every day our tracks are heard over 2 billion times on YouTube, 500 million times on TikTok, and 40 million times on music streaming platforms.
By soundtracking global brands, broadcasters, and professional creators, your music will enjoy unprecedented reach and connect with a vast audience.
What You’ll Do
You do what you do best — write and record great music! We’ll support you from initial demo to final mix, offering valuable insights on audience preferences, client needs, and sync opportunities.
Who You Are
Regardless of your background or experience, we seek independent and enterprising artists who thrive on feedback, development, and working towards a shared vision.
We currently work with artists who are citizens or residents of the United States, United Kingdom, South Korea, Japan, or Sweden, and who are either unaffiliated with or willing to opt out of PROs, NROs, and collecting societies.
How to Apply
Let’s hear what you’ve got! We’d love for you to submit your music via this form. (mentioning shesaid.so in your application).
Deadline: 17th January 2025