Manager, Music Creative

Job Description:

At Warner Chappell Music (WCM), we shape the culture of songwriting and champion songs that resonate for generations by creating transformational opportunities for songwriters everywhere. Our people and culture are at the epicenter of our company, and we are looking for team members who share our service-oriented mindset and have a passion for looking after our songwriters.

As the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group (WMG), we're a collective band of music lovers, innovative connectors, and relentless supporters of our songwriters and catalog of iconic works. We lead with curiosity, collaborate across departments, borders, languages, and genres, and we're committed to delivering on the promises we make to each other and to our songwriters.

Job Title: Manager, Music Creative

A little bit about our team

Warner Chappell Production Music (WCPM) is a worldwide leader within the production and custom music industry with over 35 years of experience and success. Owned by legendary music publisher Warner Chappell Music and part of the Warner Music Group family, WCPM releases over 350 new albums each year spanning every genre imaginable. In total, WCPM represents 150,000+ unique tracks spanning pop, orchestral, country, hip hop, indie, indigenous and archival genres.

In addition to its catalog, WCPM produces custom music for TV, film, advertising, documentaries, promos, trailers, and video games, having composed works for Justice League, Wonder Woman, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Suicide Squad, various projects for ESPN, Disney, ABC, Fox, NBC and Netlifx to name a few. WCPM is the leading provider for music to local news stations across the U.S. and the recipient of many awards including Clios, Emmys, Tellys, Addys and Promax awards.

Your role

We are looking for a Manager, Music Creative to work out of our NY office in a fast-paced, dynamic, creative environment. This role will report to the Director, Music Creative, Warner Chappell Production Music, and will work closely with the licensing team as well as conducting music searches on a daily basis, catering to all of our US and Canada-based clients in the entertainment and advertising industries.

Here you'll get to:

• Provide daily music searches for clients, responding knowledgeably and accurately.

• Support the entire Licensing team with their music requests and projects

• Work closely with the Marketing team to curate Featured Playlists for the WCPM site

• Work closely with the Music Production team to research custom music and customization opportunities

• Work with production team to forecast music trends within our industry

• Research music trends of current shows and compile playlists and bins to client pitch

• Assess gaps in catalogs offered

• Assist in A&R for artist catalog, as well as review catalog submissions

We'd love it if you also had:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in music studies

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working for a music library

• Depth of knowledge across music genres

• Ability to work efficiently and well under pressure

• Ability to be professional, efficient and effective when dealing with clients within a creative environment

• Ability to be proactive in servicing clients including anticipating needs of ongoing projects (shows, video games, etc.)

• Prior experience scoring entire programs with production music strongly preferred

• Ability to present and lead discussions analyzing industry music needs

• Capacity to work flexible hours including nights and weekends as needed

• Ability to respond to rapidly changing priorities

• History and talent for identifying strong creative material with experience in the Entertainment Industry

About us

At Warner Chappell Music (WCM), we shape the culture of songwriting and champion songs that resonate for generations by creating transformational opportunities for songwriters everywhere.

Before the fans and fame, the soundtracks and syncs, there is the song. And before the song comes the songwriter - the heart of an art form that defines generations, and the soul of our business. Songwriters are our inspiration; we are their partners, collaborators, and crusaders.

Songwriters shape culture; and here at WCM we help hone their craft, build their careers, and protect their legacies. We value curiosity, collaboration, and commitment - which helps set us apart and helps us in our commitment and global service to our songwriters.

We are Warner Chappell Music - where songwriters are heard.

About Warner Music Group: As the home to 300 Elektra, Asylum, Atlantic, 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 catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Redefining what it means to be a music company in the 21st century, our consumer brands include trend-setters like UPROXX, Songkick, HipHopDX, and EMP. We're the home to WMX - the next generation services division that connects artists with fans and amplifies brands in creative, immersive, and engaging ways - and Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) - the ground-breaking global distribution company for independent artists and labels. Together, we are Warner Music Group: Music With Vision & Voice.

Love this job and want to apply?

Effective October 1st, 2023 this position will require being in the office 4 days a week. We believe that an in-office presence is critical for talent development, collaboration and building strong relationships.

Click the "Apply" link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.

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.

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Salary Range

Annual Rate: $65,000-$71,000 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.

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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