Manager, Data Insights

Job Description

Manager, Data Insights

Manager, Data Insights – 6 Month Independent Contract

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Job Title: Manager, Data Insights

Reports To: Executive Vice President & General Manager of Warner Music Canada

Department: Data/Insights

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Your role:

The role will translate commercial business activity into actionable data insights, support budget and forecast planning, and drive alignment with key business OKRs through rigorous performance tracking and data analytics.

Here you'll get to:
• Analyze streaming, sales, and audience engagement data across platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, TikTok, etc.)
• Help manage and refine forecasting models to provide accurate, timely performance tracking and revenue projections
• Provide actionable insights to support budget forecasting, artist development, release strategy, and marketing campaigns
• Build dashboards and reports that visualize key metrics, trends, and performance benchmarks
• Identify emerging markets, genres, or consumption patterns to inform growth opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Marketing, A&R, Digital Strategy) to support data-driven decision making
• Present findings to stakeholders in a clear, compelling way-translating data into strategic recommendations
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support key initiatives-such as product launches and pricing strategies -through strategic planning and performance tracking
• Help manage OKR reporting, ensuring business stakeholders have visibility into progress against business goals

About you:
• 3–5 years experience in data analytics, preferably in music, entertainment, or digital media
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills, and ability to work autonomously
• Proven success in turning data into actionable business strategies
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth, cross-functional environment.
• Strong skills in SQL, Excel, and BI tools (e.g., Tableau)
• Understanding of the modern music landscape, including DSPs, social media, and fan behavior
• Communication and storytelling skills-able to bridge the gap between data and creative teams
• Detail-oriented, with a strong sense of curiosity and problem-solving instincts
• Post secondary education in financial and data analysis with focus on commercial insights and planning
• Evening and weekend work may be required

We'd love it if you also had:
• Experience working with music metadata and charting data (e.g., Luminate, Chartmetric, etc.)
• Knowledge of marketing attribution models or forecasting
• Familiarity with Python or R a plus

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 catalog 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.

This position requires a minimum of four days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration and believe it's essential for talent development and fostering strong working relationships.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-9zwq49-18-97-14-81-42 in your application.