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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior manager in California is $51,775.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,500.00 and $56,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Junior Managers are entry- or mid-level professionals who assist senior management in overseeing specific teams, projects, or departments within an organization. They are responsible for coordinating daily operations, supervising staff, and ensuring that company goals and policies are met. Typically, Junior Managers serve as a link between staff and upper management, helping to communicate objectives, resolve issues, and support the professional development of their team members. They often have some prior experience or education in management and are expected to grow into more senior leadership roles over time.

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Junior Managers often face challenges such as balancing the demands of supervising a team while still handling their own tasks. Adapting to new responsibilities like delegation, managing team dynamics, and providing constructive feedback can require a shift in mindset. Additionally, learning to communicate effectively with both senior management and team members, as well as navigating company policies and performance expectations, are key aspects of the transition. However, these challenges are valuable learning opportunities that help build strong leadership skills for future advancement.

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To thrive as a Junior Manager, you need foundational leadership abilities, organizational skills, and a bachelor's degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with project management software, office productivity tools, and sometimes basic data analysis platforms is typically expected. Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills help you motivate teams and manage day-to-day operations effectively. These competencies are crucial for ensuring smooth workflow, meeting organizational goals, and preparing for higher-level management responsibilities.

What is the difference between Junior Manager vs Team Lead?

AspectJunior ManagerTeam Lead
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree, some roles prefer management certificationsUsually requires a bachelor's degree; leadership experience valued
Work EnvironmentManages teams, oversees projects, involved in strategic planningCoordinates team activities, provides guidance, ensures task completion
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in corporate, retail, and service industriesWidely used in tech, marketing, and operations sectors

While both roles involve team oversight, a Junior Manager typically has broader responsibilities including strategic planning and decision-making, whereas a Team Lead focuses on guiding team members and ensuring task execution. The Junior Manager often reports to higher management, while the Team Lead works closely with their team to meet daily objectives.

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Infographic showing various Junior Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,775 per year, or $24.9 per hour.

Junior Manager, Creator Strategy & Partnerships

Warner Records

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 4 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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.

A little bit about our team:

The Global Brand & Audience team develops and implements artist strategy and planning, driving culture and commercial streaming alike. The group responsible for Brand & Audience Services comprises cross-functional fields, including Creative Development, Paid Media, Influencer/Creator Marketing, and Direct-to-Fan and Community Engagement. The team is responsible for marquee artists and their storytelling. The global catalog roster includes such legacy artists as Led Zeppelin, Madonna, David Bowie, The Smiths, Talking Heads, Grateful Dead & more.

Your role:

You will support the development and implementation of marketing initiatives involving creators for global catalogue artists. You will work closely with campaign leads, agency partners, and the wider Brand & Audience Services team.

This role manages creator engagements from briefing through delivery. It ensures campaigns run efficiently, authentically, and align with the goals of the artist. You will help identify creator opportunities, manage agency & creator relationships, track performance and contribute insights that help improve future campaigns.

This is a highly collaborative role that sits at the intersection of music, culture, audience growth, and the shifting landscape of content creation.

Here you'll get to:

  • Support the planning and execution of creator marketing campaigns across priority artists and projects
  • Coordinate creator activations starting from the initial briefing to final delivery and reporting
  • Work with agency partners to manage schedules, project outputs, and optimize campaign performance
  • Ensure creator content aligns with artist objectives and campaign priorities
  • Build & maintain relationships with creators, creator agencies and platform partners
  • Support agency evaluations and campaign reporting
  • Leverage platform, audience and creator insights to guide recommendations
  • Support internal education and knowledge sharing around creator marketing opportunities and best practices
  • Oversee briefs, timelines, deliverables, and approvals following the full production lifecycle
  • Manage agency agreements and deliverables ranging from best terms, creative notes, timelines, and reporting, where applicable
  • Leverage tools, data, and insights to anticipate creative trends and topics that connect artists and culture
  • Stay abreast of compliance, governance, and innovation in the evolving creator economy

About you:

  • Strong interest in pop culture, trends, & fan behavior
  • Enjoy problem-solving, are curious, and take pride in delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience working with creator agencies, talent managers, or external partners
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and priorities simultaneously
  • Comfortable working with data, reporting and campaign performance insights to inform future recommendations
  • Experience executing creator or influencer marketing campaigns, including creator sourcing, briefing, relationship management, and performance tracking
  • 3+ years of progressive experience in social media management, creator relations, or digital content production, preferably within the music or entertainment industry.


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: NY: $66,300 to $72,500 Annually; CA: $70,304 to $72,500 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.


Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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