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Financial Analyst, Music Royalties

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

  • Medical

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The Role We are looking for an Analyst to join our team supporting Music Royalties. This role sits at the intersection of financial analysis and royalty operations, supporting on-service music rights ...

Financial Analyst, Music Royalties

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Role We are looking for an Analyst to join our team supporting Music Royalties. This role sits at the intersection of financial analysis and royalty operations, supporting on-service music rights ...

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How much do music analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for music analyst in the United States is $30.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $36.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a music analyst do?

A Music Analyst examines music trends, streaming data, and audience engagement to provide insights for artists, labels, or streaming platforms. They analyze metrics such as play counts, listener demographics, and genre popularity to help make data-driven decisions. Their work helps optimize playlists, marketing strategies, and music recommendations. Strong analytical skills and a passion for music are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a music analyst?

To thrive as a Music Analyst, you need a strong background in music theory, analytical listening, and data analysis, often supported by a degree in music, music technology, or a related field. Familiarity with music recognition software, audio editing tools, and data analytics platforms is commonly required, along with knowledge of music databases. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to work both independently and in a team are important soft skills. These qualifications enable Music Analysts to accurately interpret music content, generate actionable insights, and effectively collaborate with colleagues across creative and technical teams.

What are some typical challenges music analysts face in their daily work?

Music Analysts often encounter the challenge of evaluating and categorizing a high volume of tracks while maintaining a high standard of accuracy. Balancing subjective musical interpretation with objective data analysis can require both specialized knowledge and sound judgment. Additionally, staying up to date with emerging music trends and new technology is crucial in this fast-evolving industry. Team collaboration is common, as Music Analysts frequently work alongside A&R professionals, data scientists, and editorial staff to deliver insights that support curation and business strategy.

How do you become a music analyst?

To become a music analyst, typically one needs a bachelor's degree in music, data analysis, or a related field, along with strong analytical skills and knowledge of music trends. Experience with data analysis tools and music industry knowledge can enhance job prospects, and some roles may require familiarity with music streaming platforms and statistical software.
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Infographic showing various Music Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, and 9% Part Time. Highlights an 91% In-person, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,187 per year, or $30.4 per hour.

Director, Business Intelligence

Warner Music Group

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$130 - $140/hr

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Your Role

The Director, Business Intelligence is a strategic leader responsible for driving global alignment, standardizing commercial performance tracking, and decommissioning redundant regional reporting in favor of scalable central tools. Reporting directly to the Senior Director, BI, this role serves as a vital liaison between central functions and regional teams across EMEA, the US, and APAC, managing relationships with the Global Priority Artist team and supporting long-term artist development projects and executive artist reporting.

Responsibilities
  • Define, own, and implement the long‑term Business Intelligence roadmap, aligning all data initiatives with the company’s commercial goals and revenue targets.
  • Own artist goals and achievements in partnership with global priorities stakeholders.
  • Partner with marketing functions on bespoke projects and case studies, such as Christmas analysis.
  • Own commercial reporting to the Global Priorities team and ensure a clear framework for tracking artist development.
  • Co‑own and facilitate the Recorded Music Analyst Network to promote cross‑territory best practices and reduce duplicated analytical efforts.
  • Drive global alignment by harmonizing commercial results monitoring and phasing out overlapping regional reports to promote adaptable central solutions.
  • Lead the promotion of AI technologies and self‑service capabilities as the division shifts from descriptive dashboards to predictive analytics.
  • Collaborate with the Data Solutions & Innovation (DS&I) team to provide enterprise‑level operational intelligence.
  • Direct complex, high‑stakes deep‑dive analyses to uncover hidden commercial opportunities, forecast large‑scale economic patterns, and identify operational inefficiencies.
  • Present data‑backed strategies, financial forecasts, and market trends directly to C‑level executives, influencing enterprise‑wide decision‑making.
  • Shift the department’s focus from descriptive analytics to prescriptive and predictive analytics, proactively guiding the business through market shifts.
Qualifications
  • 6–10 years of experience in Business Intelligence, Analytics, or Data Strategy, with a consistent track record of driving commercial growth through data.
  • Deep technical foundation and strong architectural understanding of relational databases, data warehousing, and advanced manipulation languages (SQL, Python).
  • Enterprise‑level visualization expertise, with extensive experience supervising Tableau (or similar platforms) deployments at scale.
  • Strong background in the music, entertainment, digital media, or tech industry, with a deep understanding of streaming economics, digital marketing, and audience monetization.
  • Exceptional executive presence and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional VPs, C‑suite executives, and regional managing directors.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
Additional Desired Experience
  • Prior leadership experience and a history of mentoring junior team members.
Benefits

Salary Range: $130,000 to $140,000 annually. This position requires a minimum of 4 days per week in the office. Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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