Job Title: Production Library and Commercial Catalogue Lead
Start Date: ASAP
Reporting to: JIM Chief Operations Officer & Head of Worldwide Sync
Working Hours: 10am-6pm
Location: Kennington Lane, London. Minimum two days in the office on Mondays and Thursdays (with flexibility to work remotely other days)
Deadline: Midday Thursday 14th May 2026
We are actively encouraging applications from a diverse range of applicants. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status or disability status.
Important: Please read the 'How to apply' section below for details of how to apply, as we will only be able to accept applications sent in line with guidance.
About the role:
Ninja Tune is seeking an experienced and creatively driven Head of Sync Catalogue to lead the development of its production music and commercial catalogue strategy within the Ninja Tune Production Music catalogue and Commercial sync roster. This senior role is suited to someone with strong A&R instincts, deep knowledge of sync trends, and a proven ability to turn insight into high-quality, sync-ready music.
Working across both library and commercial catalogue, you’ll commission and shape new music, identify growth opportunities, and build lasting relationships with writers, artists, and collaborators. With a hands-on approach, you’ll ensure the catalogue remains competitive, relevant, and creatively distinctive in a fast-evolving global sync landscape.
The roles responsibilities will include (but not exclusive to):
Library:
- Research and create themed briefs for production music albums, based on current sync trends and existing catalogue strengths.
- Identify relevant writers for each project and send briefs.
- Provide rounds of feedback on musical direction and mixes.
- Establish and nurture writer relationships
Commercial Catalogue:
- Research sync trends and identify key gaps in the roster's sync offerings. Brief ideas to select writers/artists to create one-off sync tracks.
- Identify new ways of creating new, sync-friendly copyrights from existing catalogue.
- Seek out new writers/contributors/artists.
- Nurture existing writer relationships.
- Organise in-person writing camps.
You should have some or all of the following...
- Proven experience in music publishing, A&R, or sync, with a strong track record of commissioning and developing music for sync
- Deep understanding of current sync trends across TV, film, advertising and digital platforms, and the ability to translate insight into effective creative briefs
- Strong knowledge of Ninja Tune and the Just Isn’t Music catalogue, with an ability to work across a wide range of genres and styles
- Experience working with composers, producers, and artists to deliver high-quality, sync-ready music
- Demonstrated ability to identify gaps and opportunities within a catalogue and develop strategies to address them
- Experience sourcing and onboarding new writers, contributors, and collaborators
- Optional but preferred – experience organising and leading writing sessions or camps, and working cross-functionally with sync, creative, and marketing teams
About you…
- A strong creative ear, with the ability to give clear, constructive feedback on musical direction and production
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously
- Commercially minded, with a clear understanding of what makes music work in sync
- Confident communicator, able to brief, guide, and inspire writers and collaborators
- Proactive in spotting trends, opportunities, and new approaches to catalogue development
- Skilled at building and maintaining long-term relationships with writers, artists, and industry partners
How to apply:
👉 Please send documents or links to your media content along with your CV and salary expectations to [email protected], with the subject heading Head of Sync Catalogue + your name’.
In your own words and in your own style we would like to know how enthusiastic you are about the role you are applying for. To support your application please provide answers to the following questions:
- Having read the details of the job description and the responsibilities the role covers, please share details of your experience that lends itself well to the roles responsibilities.
- Share your opinion what you think makes a good library track and why
Application tips:
Please answer these questions in either a video, audio or PowerPoint – whatever works for you.
- Please keep any audio or video content to a maximum of 3 minutes long.
- Please keep any PowerPoint slides to one or two slides only.
- You can upload any media on an online cloud space that suits you and you can share the link with us directly so only we can access.
Any information shared, will be used purely for Ninja Tune recruitment purposes.