Assistant, A&R - Pop/Rock/Country

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 A&R (Artists and Repertoire) team is the creative heartbeat of Warner Music Group. We are dedicated to scouting, discovering, and guiding artists throughout their careers, overseeing their creative direction, and fostering collaborations to increase their potential and success in the music industry. Our Label & Distribution group works closely together to supervise the creative process from start to finish, supporting the long-term artistic vision of our roster. As a member of our team, you will be working directly with experienced A&R representatives, providing essential support that keeps our daily operations running smoothly and directly impacting our ability to develop world-class talent. Your role You will be launching your career at the center of the music industry. You will handle essential, day-to-day tactical and process-oriented tasks that support our A&R team's mission to discover and develop groundbreaking artists. This is an entry-level role where you will learn the ropes under the close guidance of seasoned professionals, following standard procedures to help coordinate the creative process. If you have a deep passion for music and want to experience what it looks, sounds, and feels like to build an artist's career from the ground up at an innovative global music company, this is the perfect starting point for you. Here you'll get to Support the A&R team in daily transactional and process-oriented tasks to ensure smooth operations within the department. Assist in relationship management by coordinating communications and scheduling with artists, songwriters, producers, and other industry professionals. Help coordinate the logistics around record making, assisting with the administrative processes of creating and producing music records. Learn the foundational steps of how to identify and sign talent by organizing demo submissions and keeping track of emerging artists. Provide tactical support for artist and catalog development initiatives under the guidance of your supervisor. Follow established procedures to support the team's relationship building and networking efforts, tracking key contacts and industry events. Stay plugged into current cultural trends, compiling information to help the team understand and articulate movements within the music industry. About you You are passionate about music and have a growing knowledge of various music genres, artists, and industry trends. You enjoy driving task-oriented workflows and take pride in completing daily and weekly operational goals accurately. You have an entrepreneurial, independent attitude and are eager to learn how to identify new opportunities in the constantly evolving music landscape. You will thrive in an environment where you receive clear guidance and instruction from your supervisor, resolving simple routines effectively. You have a strong curiosity about the cultural landscape and love staying up-to-date with the latest developments in music styles and subcultures. You have excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle transactional work that affects your immediate work unit. We'd love it if you also had Prior internships, or equivalent entry-level experience in the music or entertainment industry. Familiarity with tracking music trends across social media, streaming platforms, and live local venues. Exceptional communication skills. 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 catalog 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 4 days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration, which is essential for talent development and strong working relationships. #LI-Onsite Salary Range: $19.23 to $20.51 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. Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Links to relevant documents: 2026 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf EVerify Participation Poster.pdf Right To Work .pdf