Job Description:

At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:

Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future.
Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.
Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.

WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.

Job Title: Assistant, A&R

A little bit about our team:

The creative department responsible for both finding and developing musical artists to sign as well as producing artists and driving creative content for all forms of media.

Your role:

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to) handling all administrative aspects of work for multiple A&R executives, as well as more detailed project management and independent projects on various levels. Requires a committed, flexible, proactive, organized, and independent person who is willing to engage in typical administrative/clerical duties as well as more complex project work related to all aspects of the record-making process.

Here you’ll get to:

Provide administrative and office support activities for A&R executives
Receive and direct visitors and make the office a welcoming environment.
Coordinate calendars, scheduling, and meeting logistics
Prepare written correspondence and communicate internally and to third parties (producers, artist managers, lawyers, etc)
Coordinate travel for executives and artists
Process and supervise T&E expenses
Process packages and mail
Book studio time (production, mixing, mastering)
Log and respond to demo submissions
Compile, manage and keep track of all music (demos, roughs, mixes, etc.) in Box or other appropriate systems
Attend artist team meetings with managers and internal label staff
Assemble all copy and credits for single and album releases
Use online tools such as Luminate and Sodatone to research and analyze data on signed and unsigned artists.
Liaise with A&R administration to coordinate delivery of mixes and masters as well as handle payment of invoices and studio sessions.
File audio content and artist info (lyrics, credits, tour schedules, etc)
Be responsible for general office supplies
Coordinate and attend shows and showcases of both signed and unsigned artists
Coordinate recording sessions, writing sessions, writing camps, and related travel
Other duties as assigned

About you:

0 - 2 years of administrative experience
Strong understanding of recording, production, and creative side of the business
General knowledge of key industry players and familiarity with all music
Work independently and take initiative
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
Handle confidential matters appropriately and with discretion
Strong attention to detail
Multi-task: prioritize with the appropriate sense of urgency
Ability to pinpoint problems and determine solutions
Expertly collaborate with all levels of the organization, clients, and vendors
Accurate filing and maintenance of music
Experience or solid understanding of the music industry

We’d love it if you also had:

Undergraduate degree
Experience with Google Workspace

About us:

As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.

Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.

Love this job and want to apply?

Click the “Apply” link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.

Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.

Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.

This position requires a minimum of four days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration and believe it's essential for talent development and fostering strong working relationships.

Salary Range

$17.95-$22

Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Links to relevant documents:

2025 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf

EVerify Participation Poster.pdf

Right To Work .pdf

Warner Music Group

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