Job Description:
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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: Assistant to EVP, Marketing & Artist Development
A little bit about our team:
Warner Records is home to some of the most influential and innovative artists of our time. Its reputation and extraordinary roster of new and established recording artists is unparalleled, and its collective influence on digital content trends is without precedent! With a transformative approach toward discovering and championing musical talent, the Warner Records family of labels is currently home to an impressive generation of major artists.
Your role:
The Assistant to the EVP, Marketing & Artist Development will support one of the top executives at Warner Records in all facets of their duties and responsibilities. You will act as the right hand to the executive and will be fully immersed in their daily activities and the label operations.
Here you’ll get to:
Manage the executive’s numerous day-to-day events such as scheduling calls and meetings, organizing travel and accommodations (both domestically and internationally) as well as processing expenses
Ensure the executive is timely for each call/meeting and is equipped with any prep materials or agendas, take detailed/thorough notes in meetings, analyzing the information post-meeting and circulating timely recap emails/documents; as well as building out action item lists where needed
Serve as a reliable contact between internal and external partners, communicate high priorities to the executive in a timely manner
Review the executive’s correspondence and perform quality control checks for accuracy, grammar and spelling
Process and maintain T&E expenses for the executive, via Concur
Manage the executive’s calendar – providing a weekly breakdown of scheduled events for the approaching week
Collate artist budget requests on a weekly basis
Handle the circulation of the weekly Artist Meeting schedule across the label
Uphold and conduct work within the standards and procedures of the company’s Code of Conduct and core values
Plan and organize quarterly events for internal Warner Records employees – partnering with Finance to obtain budget approvals and with the Facilities Team to coordinate logistics ahead of the event
Liaise with IT, as needed, to ensure all technological needs (both audio and video) are in-place ahead of meetings, presentations, etc.
Interview, hire, train and supervise interns semesterly
Attend company events and shows regularly
Welcome new hires and ensure they are well prepared for onboarding
Organize department gifting for birthdays
Complete ad hoc projects as needed for the executive
About you:
You possess 2+ years of relevant work experience as an Assistant, supporting at an executive level within the entertainment industry
You bring positive energy and a positive and welcoming demeanor into any room you enter
You are a music enthusiast who has an affinity for all genres and loves to attend live events
You are knowledgeable of general business practices and industry trends
You are willing to work extended hours and to work in-office 5 days per week
You possess a strong and timely work ethic
You remain calm under pressure, are even-keeled and not easily flustered
You are solution-oriented and resourceful
You have excellent and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
You maintain levels of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion at all times on behalf of the executive
You are an exceptional note-taker with the ability to routinely process large volumes of information
You can expertly collaborate and flex to all levels of the organization, high-profile individuals, clients and vendors
You have extreme attention-to-detail and are extremely organized
You are self-motivated and driven to succeed
You are responsive, over-communicate for clarity, and are available for time-sensitive initiatives
You are a team player and enjoy working with others
You have some experience planning and organizing events
You have knowledge of (and flag) current cultural events and breaking news
You are nimble with your focus – being able to shift priorities at will as needed and requested
You enjoy helping others
You are able to manage up and are comfortable holding others accountable
We’d love it if you also had:
Knowledgeable in Pop music culture (across multiple genres)
Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Gmail)
Ability to create decks in PowerPoint, Slides, or Canva
About us:
As the home to 10K Projects, 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. 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: 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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This position requires being in the office 5 days a week. We believe that an in-office presence is critical for talent development, collaboration and building strong relationships.
Salary Range
$17.95 to $24.50 Hourly
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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Links to relevant documents:
2024 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf
EVerify Participation Poster.pdf