Intern, A&R - Summer

Job Description

With its broad roster of new stars and legendary artists, Warner Music Group is home to a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat, Canvasback, East West, Elektra, Erato, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Bros., Warner Classics, and Warner Music Nashville; Warner/Chappell Music, one of the world's leading music publishers, with a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide.

Job Title: A&R Intern – Warner Records

A little bit about our team:

The A&R team at Warner Records is responsible for orchestrating and overseeing the record making process for the artists on the label. A&R works firsthand with artists, producers, writers, managers and other key players throughout this process. In addition, the A&R team is constantly searching for talent for new potential signings to the label. The A&R intern will be working in the office of the EVP of A&R to support the execution of these responsibilities with an emphasis on research.

Why this could be your next big break:

Interns will conduct research on new and growing artists/songs, pulling data from an array of sources, and synthesize this information in daily research reports. It is the intern's job to monitor various charts, both domestic and international, and report on notable developments. Interns will gain experience in pitching new artists to the team based on their research findings. This work is crucial to the team as the intern keeps a finger on the pulse of the music industry.

Here you'll get to:

Create daily research reports pulling from various sources to be submitted each day.

Conduct deep dive research reports on new artists the team is pursuing.

Monitor and report on various charts domestically and internationally.

Pitch new artists to the team based on your research findings.

Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks to ensure the office runs smoothly.

Rockstar candidates will be/have:

Passionate about music / has good ears

Prior experience working/interning in the industry.

Efficient and attentive to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Proactive and take initiative beyond the tasks given.

Creative problem solvers.

It would be music to our ears if you also had:

Experience/familiarity with recording/production programs (Protools, Logic, etc)

Completion of music industry courses in college

Our internship experience at WMG:

Warner Music Group is looking for ambitious students and recent graduates with a genuine interest in the music industry and a curiosity to learn about our business. We pride ourselves on providing in-depth, dynamic, and challenging experiences while keeping it fun and having a good time. At Warner, our interns have a voice that is heard and valued. Each day offers a chance to learn a new skill, meet with a different department, and contribute to Warner's global success.

Internships at Warner are paid opportunities designed to provide students with real-world experience working with the most passionate and innovative people in the music industry. Our summer internships will last for 15 weeks and start at the end of May.

You can expect the following application timeline:

December 2019 – Mid-January 2020: Application Review

Mid-January 2020 - March 2020: Interviews

February 2020 - April 2020: Offer stage

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv17nr-3-128-199-33-42 in your application.