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Warner Music Group Sr. Manager, A&R Administration in New York, New York
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 know that each talent makes our collective bolder and brighter. We are guided by four core principles that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:
Music is Everything : Music is our passion, and we can never get enough. Tastes, trends, and tech will change, but great artists and songwriters will always be our driving force.
Global Growth, Local Expertise : Music is a global language. Through communication and collaboration, our success can come from anywhere and translate everywhere.
Innovation and Insight : Pushing the boundaries requires the best information and the boldest imagination. We use both to create the future.
Empowered by People : Like the artists we serve and the music they make, our differences make us stronger. This is a place where every talent can belong and build a career.
We remain committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We know it fosters a culture where you can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity.
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: Senior Manager, A&R Administration
A little bit about our team:
The intersection of A&R, Business Affairs and Finance, A&R Administration oversees the recording process from a business perspective. This includes administering all A&R related budgets and handling recording related legal issues and logistics. Further, the department serves as the primary interface between A&R/Marketing/Legal and Production in the creation and release of all commercial and promotional products. This position reports to the SVP of A&R Administration.
Your role:
This is an opportunity to work at one of the most historic and successful record companies in the world, in the center of the action. If paying attention to details, anticipating what may go wrong, learning from mistakes, and getting things done sounds like you, this is your opportunity. You will work behind the scenes, in a fast-paced team environment.
Here you’ll get to:
Oversee all spending related to assigned projects which includes preparing and managing recording budgets of varying magnitudes
Partner with A&R and/or artist management to devise overall spending and logistical plan for recording project
Manage the day-to-day recording process such as coordinate studio bookings, equipment rentals, artist travel etc.
Work with all vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness throughout the recording process.
Review and submit all invoices and contractual advances for payment.
Review artist agreements to assess and enforce contractual obligations with respect to recording
Ensure products are release-ready by clearing samples, preparing agreements for producer, side artist, remixers, etc., and preparing and processing SAG-AFTRA and AFM union contracts
Communicate with third-party vendors to set them up in our payment system, issue purchase orders, and address invoice-related matters
Provide timely communication regarding the status of each project (i.e. providing budget projections to A&R, alerting business affairs of legal issues, notifying artist/management of production deadlines, advising senior management of potential project overages or delays)
Work with production department to meet deadlines by submitting metadata, evaluating liner notes, approving packaging, and delivering appropriate audio
Managing assets and delivering them to the WMG library
About you:
Manage a large roster comprised of a variety of different projects, assess each project's specific needs and prioritize accordingly
Handle budgets cost-effectively and possess strong analytical skills
Review and understand legal contracts and be comfortable upholding legal standards
Demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills by skillfully anticipating and resolving issues
Remain composed while managing shifting priorities
We’d love it if you also had:
4-year degree from an accredited university
3-5+ years’ experience working in the entertainment industry, music industry experience a plus
Understanding of the recording process
Experience in Google Suite and Excel
About us:
As the home to 300 Elektra, Asylum, Atlantic, 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. Redefining what it means to be a music company in the 21st century, our consumer brands include trend-setters like UPROXX, Songkick, HipHopDX, and EMP. We’re the home to WMX – the next generation services division that connects artists with fans and amplifies brands in creative, immersive, and engaging ways – and Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) – the ground-breaking global distribution company for independent artists and labels.
Together, we are Warner Music Group: Music With Vision & Voice.
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.
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Salary Range
$75,000 to $85,000 Annually
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.
WMG is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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