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At Warner Chappell Music (WCM) - the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group (WMG) - we shape the culture of songwriting and champion songs that resonate for generations by creating transformational opportunities for songwriters everywhere. Our people and culture are at the epicenter of our company, and we are looking for team members who share our service-oriented mindset and have a passion for looking after our songwriters.

Job Title: Coordinator, A&R and Admin

A little bit about our team:

The Warner Chappell Music Nashville team is at the epicenter of country music and songwriting.

Your role:

You will be working around music everyday - all day.

Here you'll get to:

You will...

• Assist Designated Members of the A&R Team

• Assist with Onboarding Songwriters and maintaining their marketing materials & bios

• Coordinating quarterly charity events for staff/writers

• Manage holds and cuts for Warner Chappell writers and joint venture writers. Check label copy to ensure cuts are recorded in ARROW system.

• Update internal systems with images and writer bios for the Nashville section.

• Keep e-blast contact groups up to date in email marketing system

• Coordinating travel & bus trips for writers

• Book Travel & prepare T&E Reports for A&R reps.

• Coordinate and assist Teams w/A&R (Events, Road, Retreat) - this would include managing budget/billbacks.

• Assist with confirming internal writer rooms and external writing sessions.

• Provide daily brief on room assignments each morning.

• Confirm all co-writes for designated A&R Reps' rosters and ensure that all necessary details are recorded correctly in writer calendars.

• Assist with booking studios for visiting WC writers

• Assist with writer camps, including coordinating sessions and studios

• Take signing and group photos as requested.

• Assisting A&R with Catalog organization/creating playlists

• Assist with scheduling demo sessions.

• As needed assist with office aesthetics/furnishings.

• Completes various tasks in conjunction with the administration team, including:

  • set up of schedule A and new songs in our publishing system

  • securing and uploading audio files as needed for internal systems

  • generating song lists for specified catalogs

  • gathering 'first use' information for new releases

  • assisting with training of Emerging Talent Associates (ETAs)

  • liaise with A&R team for song information from camps, bus trips, and retreats

  • ad hoc research assignments to support the work of the Admin team

• Be present for all company sponsored events to work as directed.

• Cover email/text communication when A&R are out of office.

• Attend shows/writer rounds to support A&R initiatives and report back on talent and acts of interest.

• Network with industry to broaden/strengthen connections.

• Provide support to Office Manager on internal/external events.

• Familiarize yourself with the song catalog.

About you:

You have...

• A baccalaureate degree with a major in business or a related field is preferred.

• One (1) to three (3) years of responsible administrative experience preferably in a music publishing or related business.

• A satisfactory equivalent of education, training and experience in related fields and/or educational disciplines, sufficient to qualify for the requirements of position.

• Interest and knowledge of contemporary music and current music trends.

• Strong organization skills, high attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

• Ability to adhere to deadlines and execute on tasks and handle multiple, diverse assignments while producing quality work and being accountable.

• Ability to work well on a team.

• Demonstrate ability to be innovative and suggest change/improvements within scope of work.

• Anticipates needs and creates efficient and effective processes.

• Self-starter, self-motivated, and takes responsibility/ownership of tasks.

We'd love it if you also had:

• Ability to design high-quality decks and visual materials using presentation platforms, such as Canva or Google Slides.

• A proactive approach to integrating Generative AI (e.g., Gemini) into everyday work to support and streamline daily tasks and overall productivity.

About us:

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.

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.

Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Us:

Before the fans and fame, the soundtracks and syncs, there is the song. And before the song comes the songwriter - the heart of an art form that defines generations, and the soul of our business. Songwriters are our inspiration; we are their partners, collaborators, and crusaders. Songwriters shape culture; and here at Warner Chappell Music we help hone their craft, build their careers, and protect their legacies. We value curiosity, collaboration, and commitment - which helps set us apart and helps us in our commitment and global service to our songwriters. We are Warner Chappell Music - where songwriters are heard.

As part of the larger 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.

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: 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.

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