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Warner Music Group Manager, Business Affairs Administration in New York, New York
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: Manager, Business Affairs Administration
A little bit about our team:
Warner Records is home to some of the most influential and innovative artists of our time. With an artist-centric approach toward discovering and nurturing musical talent, the Warner Records family of labels is currently home to an impressive generation of both major and developing artists.
Your role:
This role will provide a range of analytical and legal-adjacent support to the Business & Legal Affairs Department at Warner Records.
Here you’ll get to:
In coordination with and under the supervision of the attorneys in the Business and Legal Affairs department, working closely with the A&R Administration department, and optimizing technology tools in each case:
Draft, revise, administer, and proofread standard documents, including:
Deal memos and contract summaries
Termination and release agreements
NDAs
No-objection letters and performance waivers
Contracts for visual assets (e.g., production agreements, artwork agreements, work-for-hires, releases, etc.)
Remix agreements, work for hires, and the like
Cease and desist letters and takedowns
Vendor agreements, working with marketing and corporate insurance departments with respect to the same
Licenses of recordings to third parties for soundtracks and compilations in coordination with Licensing department
Maintain and update forms for each of these categories
Visual asset management:
Legal vetting and review of visual assets
Coordinating video and artwork clearances, including obtaining necessary permissions and licenses
Work actively to develop technology tools to widen our current ability to review visual assets
Coordinate with corporate digital business teams regarding the administration of label-relevant digital initiatives
Attend production and release planning meetings to the extent relevant to job scope
Work with Content Protection with respect to takedowns/anti-piracy
Contribute to the office management of Warner Records NYC as needed
About you:
Bachelor’s degree and 3-6 years of related experience at a law firm or in-house legal department and/or other legal background/experience. Law degree optional. Music experience highly preferred.
Highly organized with strong time-management and execution skills
Innate ability to track and prioritize multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills
Exhibit the highest level of professionalism and ethics; able to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment
Proactive in problem-solving to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner
Genuine desire to learn and take the lead on assigned tasks from inception through completion
Able to effectively communicate and interact with employees at all levels and across business sectors, including senior executives of company
Experience working on/managing large projects
Enthusiastic, friendly and motivated team player who enjoys working with a wide variety of people from various professional backgrounds
Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple, diverse assignments while producing quality work and being accountable
The ability to work well in a team; to think proactively, strategically, and analytically; to consistently take initiative; demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
Reflect a high level of professional communication etiquette both internally and externally in a manner consistent with the company’s Code of Conduct and core values, including optimally interacting with clients, guests, and others
We’d love it if you also had:
Experience with Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides)
Interest and/or experience in the music or entertainment industry
About us:
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-Onsite
Effective October 1st, 2023 this position requires 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
$75,000 to $90,000 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.
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.
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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)