Job Information
Warner Music Group Director, Creative Sync in Los Angeles, California
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.
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: Director, Creative Sync
A little bit about our team:
The sync team is a collaborative group of creatives who are responsible for placing Warner Chappell music across all media types, with a primary focus on TV and film. We work together and independently to deliver unique sync opportunities and generate revenue.
Your role:
We’re looking for a Director who’s passionate about music and dedicated to exploring WCM’s vast catalog while still focusing on our frontline signings/emerging artists.
Here you’ll get to:
Meet and work with songwriters/producers/composers/artists and their management teams to gain a true understanding of their vision and music to best prepare you for pitching their music as well as keeping them informed on upcoming video game, sports, promo, trailer, film and TV projects or opportunities
Actively pitch and market songwriters, producers and publishing catalog to the gaming, sports programming, film and tv communities
Establish, grow and maintain effective relationships with sync partners (music supervisors, sports licensing agents, gaming companies, TV and film studios, trailer houses)
Pitch music to sports broadcast networks for TV promos, general programming, and social media campaigns
Facilitate songwriting sessions to create original music for pitching
Create playlists by category, lyrical themes, genre and other criteria to expedite music searches
Build and maintain close relationships with all strata of publishing employees with a special emphasis on Creative Services and A&R departments.
Attend meetings with A&R teams for new signing support, talent relations and sync updates
Participate in weekly WC sync creative meetings, giving ideas on how we as a team can develop, grow, and promote our songwriters and copyrights within the sync world
Collaborate with international teams and affiliates to create marketing strategies for new releases
Participate in discussions around events and showcases to promote Warner Chappell writers to the sync community
Closely monitor trends in the sync ecosystem
Willingness to attend after-hours events and occasionally travel
Represent WCM at concerts, showcases, listening parties, mixers, and other events
About you:
Bachelor's degree in music business, business administration, or a related field preferred
At least seven (7) years of experience in synchronization in music publishing or advertising
Knowledge of music publishing, relevant licensing terminology, sync market dynamics and trends
Established relationships with key partners in the sync market specifically video game companies and sports programming
Deep knowledge of music history, visual media trends and pop culture
Genuine interest in sync and visual media, and you watch film and television regularly
Sincere love for music across all genres, an active music listener and concertgoer
We’d love it if you also had:
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively interact with a wide range of personalities and styles
Ability to work in fast paced work environment requires strong multitasking skills, excellent time management, and a high attention to detail
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Knowledge of all standard computer programs (PC experience: Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet)
Ability to conduct deep level research
Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills
About us:
At Warner Chappell Music (WCM), 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.
As the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group (WMG), we’re a collective band of music lovers, innovative connectors, and relentless supporters of our songwriters and catalog of iconic works. We lead with curiosity, collaborate across departments, borders, languages, and genres, and we’re committed to delivering on the promises we make to each other and to our songwriters.
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 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: 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.
#LI-Hybrid and #LI-Onsite
Effective October 1st, this position will require being in the office 4 days a week. We believe that an in-office presence is critical for talent development, collaboration and building strong relationships.
Salary Range
$100,000-$110,000/year
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.
Copyright © 2023 Warner Music Inc.
Links to relevant documents:
2024 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iDUK7pn8UIebgvJ-xdllWYmp80hM-tWR/view?usp=drive_link)
EVerify Participation Poster.pdf
Right To Work .pdf (https://drive.google.com/file/d/12fEWwEKZJq8LVxShoBKFAx6oGt9UQhQH/view?usp=sharing)