Spring 2024 WMG Emerging Talent Associate Program (300 Elektra...

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.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for talented individuals to join our innovative and highly sought-after Emerging Talent Associate Program as an Emerging Talent Associate (ETA) this Spring.

Warner Music Group’s Emerging Talent Associate Program is a paid internship program designed to provide individuals with the opportunity to apply their skills and gain hands-on experience in the music industry. This multidimensional, semester-long program begins by matching ETAs to specific departments based on their interests as well as the position qualifications.

Here you’ll get to:
Upon joining the program, Emerging Talent Associates (ETAs) are fully immersed in the day-to-day activities of their assigned department. They participate in strategic meetings, help solve key business issues, and offer ideas and perspectives to further WMG’s global success. In addition, working as an Emerging Talent Associate ensures access to incredible developmental activities such as our Professional Development Workshops, Industry Insights, and the Atlantic & 300EE Intern Challenge.

A little bit about the program: Application Deadline: February 2, 2024 Program Duration:
OPTION ONE: February 12, 2024 – April 19, 2024
OPTION TWO: February 20, 2024 – April 26, 2024
OPTION THREE: February 26, 2024 – May 3, 2024
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20-25 hours per week (varies based on department)
Internship Credit is also provided for students seeking academic credit for this experience

A little bit about you: At least 18 years of age by February 26, 2024 Have access to housing and transportation within the designated city A self-starter attitude with a genuine curiosity for our business Able to commit to a 20-25 hour work week

It would be music to our ears if you also had:
Professional goals that align with Warner Music Group’s core values and business objectives Knowledge of and passion for the different business units that makeup WMG Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as effective problem solving and organizational skills Strong passion for and knowledge of the music industry Leadership experience on or off campus

Placement Opportunities: Please note the departments listed below are subject to change. Placements tagged as hybrid will require you to work onsite for the majority of the work week. Business & Legal Affairs is reserved for individuals actively pursuing a law degree. Creative placements require submission of a creative portfolio for consideration.

• 300 Entertainment – A&R (Hybrid New York, NY)
• 300 Entertainment – A&R Operations (Hybrid New York, NY)
• 300 Entertainment – Creative, Design (Hybrid New York, NY)
• 300 Entertainment – Creative, Video (Hybrid New York, NY)
• 300 Entertainment – Digital Marketing (Hybrid New York, NY)
• 300 Entertainment – Marketing (Hybrid New York, NY)
• 300 Entertainment – Publicity (Hybrid New York, NY)
• 300 Entertainment – Streaming (Hybrid New York, NY)
• Elektra – A&R (Hybrid New York, NY or Hybrid Los Angeles, CA)
• Elektra – Business & Legal Affairs (Hybrid New York, NY)
• Elektra – Digital Marketing (Hybrid New York, NY or Hybrid Los Angeles, CA)
• Elektra – Marketing (Hybrid New York, NY)
• Elektra – Publicity (Hybrid Los Angeles, CA)
• Elektra – Streaming (Hybrid New York, NY or Hybrid Los Angeles, CA)
• Elektra – Touring & Artist Development (Hybrid New York, NY)

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 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.