Sr. Manager, A&R and Label Acquisition

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 know that each talent makes our collective bolder and brighter. We are guided by four core principles that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:
• Music is Everything: Music is our passion, and we can never get enough. Tastes, trends, and tech will change, but great artists and songwriters will always be our driving force.
• Global Growth, Local Expertise: Music is a global language. Through communication and collaboration, our success can come from anywhere and translate everywhere.
• Innovation and Insight: Pushing the boundaries requires the best information and the boldest imagination. We use both to create the future.
• Empowered by People: Like the artists we serve and the music they make, our differences make us stronger. This is a place where every talent can belong and build a career.

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

Why this could be your next big break:

The Sr. Manager will play a crucial role in driving A&R communications and streamlining the deal making across ADA. This role will have a direct supporting relationship to the Vice President of A&R, will work closely with Legal and Business Affairs and Finance, and will collaborate with several other departments and global ADA team members.

Here you'll get to:
• Manage deal flow across all active conversations, ensuring finance and label management teams have what they need to approve and onboard new clients
• Set pitch meetings with the wider team, distilling context internally and preparing decks as needed
• Produce PowerPoint and Excel reports and charts to communicate deal strategy and track progress
• Work with the finance teams on deal modelling, advising on comparable artists and growth trends
• Work with the business and legal affairs team throughout the drafting process, ensuring accurate deal terms and working through nuances on deal structures
• Cultivate a network of contacts within the independent music community, and make creative connections with a goal of bringing in incremental business
• Attend concerts, studio sessions and playbacks as needed

About you:
• You enjoy working in a fast paced work environment requiring strong multitasking skills, excellent time management, and an ability to prioritize your workload
• You are highly organized with a strong attention to detail and follow up, & are able to work in a team environment
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and are a strategic thinker who is results-oriented
• You are able to work under pressure, communicate effectively, and deliver on deadlines
• You have excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
• You are very experienced with Microsoft office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• You have the ability to track a large volume of deals, conversations, and partnerships, with the aim of achieving a mutually beneficial outcome for all
• You are a problem solver, with the ability to reach out the right people to work through roadblocks and accelerate timelines
• Maintain highly confidential and sensitive information

It would be music to our ears if you also had:
• A college degree preferred
• Experience/ within the independent distribution space
• Extensive network of relationships in the independent music space
• You have 5-7 previous years of experience in a contract administration, finance, or A&R role

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Salary Range
$80,000 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.

Links to relevant documents:

2023 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf

EVerify Participation Poster.pdf

Right To Work - English.pdf

Right to Work - Spanish.pdf

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gw37en-18-223-238-221-42 in your application.