College Rep, Content Creator

Job Description

With a legacy extending back over 200 years, Warner Music Group (WMG) today brings together artists, songwriters and entrepreneurs that are moving entertainment culture across the globe. Operating in more than 70 countries through a network of affiliates and licensees, WMG's Recorded Music division includes renowned labels such as Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat, Canvasback, Elektra, Erato, First Night, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Spinnin', Warner Records, Warner Classics and Warner Music Nashville. WMG's music publishing arm, Warner Chappell Music, has a catalog of more than 1.4 million musical compositions spanning every musical genre, from the standards of the Great American Songbook to the biggest hits of the 21st century. Warner Music Group is also home to WEA (Warner-Elektra-Atlantic), the pioneering distribution and marketing network, and ADA, the independent artist and label services company, as well as consumer brands such as Songkick the live music app, EMP the merchandise e-tailer, and UPROXX the youth culture destination.

Job Title: Warner Music U College Rep Fall 2020, Content Creator

Reports To: Manager, Warner Music U

Department: Label Services and Account Management

Preferred Location(s): Remote – Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Nashville, New Orleans, NYC, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland (OR), Providence, San Diego, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Seattle, St. Louis, and Washington D.C.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity to join our innovative and highly sought-after team.

A little bit about our team:

Warner Music U (WMU) is the branch of Warner Music Group focused around college lifestyle with the intention of creating lifelong fans for our artists and labels. Our content and experiences are generated by college students for college students. College Reps receive hands on experience in the music industry, working directly with full time employees and artists from WMG label partners including but not limited to Atlantic Records, Warner Records, 300 Entertainment, Asylum Records, ADA, and Warner Music Nashville. Reps work part time, up to 18 hours a week, and can receive credit if necessary.

Why this could be your next big break:

Warner Music U is now hiring college music junkies with a passion for content creation, videography and editing to join our team for the Fall 2020 Semester as paid college reps!

Interested? This should be you –
• Obsessed with music. And we don't mean one or two genres. You're someone who can find a favorite song or artist in any genre.
• You're a great storyteller and have a creative mind that can envision the final piece from the initial concept discussion.
• You live for creating video content – your camera is always with you and you're constantly posting edited pieces to your socials, YouTube channel and/or website.
• Generating views for your content is your number one goal and you know how to do it authentically.
• The challenge of creating engaging content for relatively unknown developing artists excites you.
• A self-starter excited about the idea of running projects without direct supervision.
• Willing to use your personal socials to create awareness and generate views for priority artists (regardless of genre) and brand partnerships.

If this is you, we need to meet!

As a WMU College Rep – Content Creator you'll get to:

Create
You will be responsible for editing raw footage collected from WMU events and activations taking place across the country; into professional and cohesive pieces to be shared through various WMG and Warner Music U channels. In addition, you will create content pieces of your own promoting new releases, tour announcements, merch, and upcoming events adding your own creative spin and style.

Share Your Expertise
Share your ideas and input in collaboration meetings with the full team to help them collect the best footage/content for final pieces. Create shot lists and concepts for nationwide events and moments to maintain continuity, and share best practices for collecting video/audio for an event (what to ask a hired videographer, what equipment to use, which way to hold a phone camera, etc.)

Meet Artists
Work with and coordinate content pieces and activations both when an artist is in your market and virtually. Occasionally work directly with artists to help capture their creative vision when editing a final piece.

Expand Your Network
Correspond with various departments and employees at Warner Music Group through the editing and revision process. Connect and collaborate with your fellow reps through weekly meetings and coordinated moments.

Be the Eyes and Ears of WMG
Provide insights on the latest trends around content creation and popular culture amongst students.

Requirements of Warner Music U College Reps:
• HUGE passion for music, pop culture, and social media
• Enrolled at a brick and mortar university within the undergraduate program (sorry, no online schools) with at least two semesters remaining before graduation
• Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages (ex. Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, Premiere, After Effects and Final Cut)
• Experience with professional grade cameras. Audio equipment and software experience a plus!
• Professional attitude with great time management and organizational skills. Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced role
• Great attention to detail
• Work well remotely/independently without direct supervision
• Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio or social media presence (include links on resume)
• Understanding of social media platforms (especially Instagram and TikTok) and content that performs best on each platform
• A public Instagram and TikTok profile (include both handles on your resume)

It would be music to our ears if you also had:
• Previous freelance or internship experience creating content for a team or brand
• Previous marketing and/or music internship experience

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3p69d-3-134-104-173-42 in your application.