Director, Data Management

Job Description

WMG's top priority is the safety and wellbeing of its team members, artists and songwriters across the globe. In response to COVID-19, WMG is fully committed to helping its people balance their home and life commitments with flexible working options, virtual wellness sessions, and more. WMG strives to maintain a COVID-free workplace. To that end, being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a condition of employment for all US new employees, prior to the commencement of employment. If you are hired, you will be required to provide proof of your vaccination as part of your new employee onboarding process, subject to our legal obligation to make reasonable accommodations in certain limited circumstances.

Job Description:

Job Description:

At Warner Music Group we're all about our people. Our global company is made up of knowledgeable, passionate, and creative individuals. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion fosters a culture where you can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We believe in each individual's value and encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity.

It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and the people behind the music – at every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart by embracing innovation – an integral part of our company's DNA.

Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the most influential forces in culture today.

Job Title: Director, Data Management

A little bit about our team:

This is a unique opportunity to join the Global Data Operations (GDO) team at a major record company. We are a dynamic, diverse and dedicated group of professionals with a passion for music. We value hard work, finely tuned listening, and a forward-thinking mindset. GDO is central, and therefore liaises with every department in the company.

Why this could be your next big break:

As the Director, Rights Data Management, you will be a key member of a team of Recorded Music professionals who support business processes related to capturing and managing rights data throughout the company. You'll use your expertise in music rights management to develop, document, and implement data standards as well as data governance policies and documentation. In this role you'll serve as thought leader and change agent, leading high-level discussions on best practices and policies. You'll help drive the deal and rights product roadmap. You'll use your excellent communication skills to liaise with all areas of the business, including advising the Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) team on deals and rights before, during, and after the due diligence phases.

Here you'll get to:
• Apply your expertise in music agreements to understand the workings of the Rights Data capture processes at WMG labels.
• Be a key, contributing member of the team that oversees rights management at WMG.
• Attend team/project meetings and represent the rights data needs of the organization.
• Make suggestions on new features and enhancements to systems as needed.
• Advise on level of effort required to bring in rights data for catalogue acquisitions.
• Know what questions to ask, and when, during the Due Diligence process.
• Develop and manage ongoing the deal data ingestion process for newly acquired catalogs.

About you:
• You are highly versed in music contracts and understand the key terms and definitions.
• You have a demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• You have excellent multitasking abilities and thrive under pressure.
• You're an effective, polished communicator (both written and verbal).
• You have database and/or data management experience.
• You are fluent in the MS-Suite of Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• You have experience in managing and delivering change within a global operating company

It would be music to our ears if you also had:
• Prior experience with Deal Data Capture/Deal Summary databases.
• Working knowledge of music revenue flow and artist royalties.
• Experience working with cloud-based software platforms (e.g., Salesforce).
• Familiarity with M&A best practices (bonus: M&A exposure in a past position).
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

About us:

With its broad and diverse 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, East West, Elektra, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics and Warner Chappell Music, one of the world's leading music publishers with a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide.

For more than four decades, WMG has been an industry-leading force in providing a world-class array of services designed to help artists and labels grow their careers and their businesses. Artist & Label Services is the umbrella for WEA (Warner-Elektra-Atlantic) – the pioneering WEA distribution and marketing network – and Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) – the ground-breaking global distribution company for independent artists and labels.

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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.

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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