Job Description (Final)

Whenever I tell people I worked at Nickelodeon, they often imagine a job filled with cartoons and slime. But it was much more than that! After a year of monotonous record label internships, one of my professors introduced me to a music manager at Nickelodeon. I then went through the interview process and landed the Music and Talent Internship!

 This position had many functions, which I appreciated as someone unsure of what route to take at the time.  I worked for both the network music team and record label, which involved a wide range of responsibilities. The original music team focused on sourcing scripted music and handling creative briefs for Nickelodeon's TV and Film productions. The record label focused on developing the careers of young actors and artists.

While the job covers many areas, some key areas included:

1. Project Management

2. Creative Oversight

3. Music Strategy

 

Project Management 

At such a big company like Paramount, there are so many legal issues and royalty projects to navigate. For example, I had to ensure the proper registration of all of Nickelodeon’s music and film soundtracks from 2015 onward. This involved managing the song data, handling publishing contacts, and meeting all the licensing requirements.  I used software like Asana, Air table, and Disco to keep things running smoothly. There were harsh deadlines in place for many of these tasks, making the role even more demanding. 

 Creative Oversight

Many jobs required my creative direction, such as our weekly remix playlists. I had to come up with various playlist themes for remixed Nickelodeon songs. We compiled approved, applicable songs that could boost streams. This project helped increase exposure and generate revenue. We worked with producers who could create child-friendly remixes while also attracting a broader audience. I also got to pitch new artists to sign to our label, which involved reviewing their music to evaluating their potential to succeed. 

Music Strategy

Being strategic about music curation and selection was crucial. First, we handled creative briefs for TV and films in production. This involves reviewing song submissions for potential use as a theme song, or in a soundtrack. We would listen to several variations of the same song to see which best fit the producer’s vision. From coordinating featured performances, to meeting with composers, this role was the most engaging and impactful in shaping Nickelodeon's media. I even sat in on a live recording session for Dora The Explorer!

 

Comparisons

My role at Nickelodeon is like being the event coordinator at a music festival. There are so many moving parts to manage in a job like this. The main priorities are booking artists and ensuring their performances align with the festival's vision. This also requires technical diligence, like securing the necessary legal agreements and permissions. Just like a festival manager oversees the lighting, catering, and artists, I made sure everything in my projects ran smoothly.

 

Passive Sentences - 0  

Flesch Reading Ease - 49.7

Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level – 9.9