Manager, Business Affairs Administration

This is a Full Time Job

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.

Job Title: Manager, Business Affairs Administration

A little bit about our team:

Warner Records is home to some of the most influential and innovative artists of our time. With an artist-centric approach toward discovering and nurturing musical talent, the Warner Records family of labels is currently home to an impressive generation of both major and developing artists.

Your role:

This role will provide a range of analytical and legal-adjacent support to the Business & Legal Affairs Department at Warner Records.

Here you'll get to:

In coordination with and under the supervision of the attorneys in the Business and Legal Affairs department, working closely with the A&R Administration department, and optimizing technology tools in each case:

• Draft, revise, administer, and proofread standard documents, including:
- Deal memos and contract summaries
- Termination and release agreements
- NDAs
- No-objection letters and performance waivers
- Contracts for visual assets (e.g., production agreements, artwork agreements, work-for-hires, releases, etc.)
- Remix agreements, work for hires, and the like
- Cease and desist letters and takedowns
- Vendor agreements, working with marketing and corporate insurance departments with respect to the same
- Licenses of recordings to third parties for soundtracks and compilations in coordination with Licensing department

• Maintain and update forms for each of these categories

• Visual asset management:
- Legal vetting and review of visual assets
- Coordinating video and artwork clearances, including obtaining necessary permissions and licenses
- Work actively to develop technology tools to widen our current ability to review visual assets

• Coordinate with corporate digital business teams regarding the administration of label-relevant digital initiatives

• Attend production and release planning meetings to the extent relevant to job scope

• Work with Content Protection with respect to takedowns/anti-piracy

• Contribute to the office management of Warner Records NYC as needed

About you:

• Bachelor's degree and 3-6 years of related experience at a law firm or in-house legal department and/or other legal background/experience. Law degree optional. Music experience highly preferred.

• Highly organized with strong time-management and execution skills

• Innate ability to track and prioritize multiple matters in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills

• Exhibit the highest level of professionalism and ethics; able to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment

• Proactive in problem-solving to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner

• Genuine desire to learn and take the lead on assigned tasks from inception through completion

• Able to effectively communicate and interact with employees at all levels and across business sectors, including senior executives of company

• Experience working on/managing large projects

• Enthusiastic, friendly and motivated team player who enjoys working with a wide variety of people from various professional backgrounds

• Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple, diverse assignments while producing quality work and being accountable

• The ability to work well in a team; to think proactively, strategically, and analytically; to consistently take initiative; demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities

• Reflect a high level of professional communication etiquette both internally and externally in a manner consistent with the company's Code of Conduct and core values, including optimally interacting with clients, guests, and others

• Contribute to the office management of Warner Records NYC as needed

We'd love it if you also had:

• Experience with Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides)

• Interest and/or experience in the music or entertainment industry a plus

About us:

As the home to 10K Projects, 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. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.

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.

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Effective October 1st, 2023 this position requires 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 $75,000 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.

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