Chief of Staff

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.

A little bit about our team :

The global business development team drives revenue success via content acquisition, establishing creative partnerships with the independent community and maximizing their growth within Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA).

As part of the Warner Music Group, ADA is a worldwide distribution solution and marketing service organization that is deeply committed to the independent artist and label community.

ADA gives independent artists, labels and creators access to a bespoke global distribution network and a dedicated, passionate team of experts that provide a panoramic suite of services that includes sales / marketing, digital marketing and fan acquisition solutions, radio promotion, music / sync licensing and much more.

Your role :

You will collaborate closely with the CEO and executive team to develop and implement strategic plans, as well as translate high-level goals into actionable objectives and key results (OKRs), facilitate communication and collaboration across departments, ensure alignment of team efforts with company objectives, and prepare and review executive communications, presentations, and reports.

You will be a key representative of the CEO in meetings and decision-making processes, when appropriate.

Here you’ll get to :

Oversee critical company initiatives and special projects

Manage competing priorities and resource allocation

Analyze industry and company data to inform strategic decisions

Stay abreast of music industry trends, technologies, and competitive landscape

Provide insights and recommendations based on market analysis

Act as a liaison between the executive team and internal / external stakeholders

Identify and implement process improvements across the organization

Lead crisis response efforts and develop mitigation strategies

About you :

Bachelor's degree required; MBA or related advanced degree preferred

7+ years of experience in strategic roles within the music, tech, or related industries

Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

We’d love it if you also had :

Deep understanding of the digital music landscape and industry trends

About us :

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 Songkick 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?

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. #LI-Hybrid and #LI-Onsite

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.

Salary Range

$150,000 - $185,000 Annually

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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