Warner Music Group

Music

A&RResearchAssistantADA(12MonthFixedTermContract)

$45–60k ~AI est. New Zealand PART TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“A&R Research Assistant- ADA (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract) at Warner Music Group. Skills: Talent scouting, Music administration, Data analysis. Scout emerging talent. Evaluate emerging talent”

Industry & Context.

Music
Problems you'll solve

Data-driven discovery; Analytical ear

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Interest or foundational experience in music administration, Foundational experience in legal coordination, Foundational experience in A&R support, Active, analytical ear for new music, Deep, genuine understanding of the New Zealand music landscape, Proficiency in Google Workspace, Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Eager willingness to learn internal data systems

Nice to Have

Previous exposure to Airtable, Familiarity with Airtable, Previous exposure to Sodatone, Familiarity with Sodatone, Previous exposure to Disco, Familiarity with Disco, Basic understanding of music copyright, Basic understanding of publishing splits, Basic understanding of label copy administration, Active presence within the grassroots New Zealand music community, Active presence within the independent live gig scene

What You'll Do.

Scout emerging talent

Evaluate emerging talent

Maintain organised artist master files

Maintain talent databases

Compile music discovery reports

Manage internal software platforms

Navigate internal software platforms

Collaborate internally

Collaborate externally

Collaborate with Business Affairs teams

Collaborate with Legal teams

Facilitate contract execution

Support onboarding of new artist signings

Coordinate with ADA teams

Coordinate with Operations teams

Ensure creative assets are delivered

Verify label copy accuracy

Manage asset organisation

Update local databases

Assist with financial administration

Track project budgets

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal software platforms; Business Affairs teams; Legal teams; ADA teams; Operations teams; Cross-functional internal teams

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