Warner Music U, Content Creator

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.

Job Title: Warner Music U, Content Creator

A little bit about our team:

Warner Music U (WMU) is the branch of Warner Music Group focused on developing artists. Our content and experiences are generated by aspiring creatives, with the intention of creating lifelong fans for our artists and labels. Representatives receive hands-on experience in the music industry, working directly with full-time employees and artists from WMG label partners including but not limited to Atlantic Records, Warner Records, 300 Entertainment, Asylum Records, ADA, and Warner Nashville. Representatives work part-time, up to 18 hours a week, and can receive college credits if necessary. 

Your role:

Warner Music U is now hiring music fans with technical skills in content creation, videography, photography, graphic design, and editing for the Fall 2024 Semester as paid reps! 
 
Interested? This should be you –  

• Obsessed with music, and we don’t mean one or two genres! You’re someone who can find a favorite song or artist in any genre. You may be an expert in a certain style, but you can easily geek out over any type of music. 
• You live for creating digital content and executing high-quality projects with limited resources, specializing in videography, photography, graphic design, editing, and/or animation. 
• A creative storyteller with out-of-the-box ideas who can create a concept from ideation to execution.  
• A self-starter excited about the idea of running projects without direct supervision. 
• The challenge of creating content for artists early in their careers excites you, and you can think of many creative ways to do so.
• As an active user of social media, you are enthusiastic to use your personal accounts to create awareness and generate views for brand partnerships and priority artists across all genres.

As a Warner Music U Content Creator Rep, you’ll get to: 

Create 
You will create content pieces promoting new releases, tour announcements, merchandise, playlists, and upcoming events utilizing your own creative spin and style. You may attend shows and photograph WMG artists performing in your market. In addition, you may be responsible for editing raw footage collected from WMU events and activations taking place across the country into professional and cohesive pieces to be shared through various WMG and Warner Music U channels. 
 
Share Your Expertise 
Share your ideas and input in collaboration meetings with the full team. Create concepts and shot lists for nationwide events and advise on best practices for collecting video/audio for an event. 
 
Meet Artists 
Work with and coordinate in-person and digital content pieces/activations with artists. Occasionally work directly with artists to help capture their creative vision when editing a final piece. 
  
Expand Your Network 
Correspond with various departments and employees at Warner Music Group through the editing and revision process. Connect with your fellow reps across the country through weekly meetings and collaborative projects. 

Be the Eyes and Ears of WMG 
Provide valuable insights on the latest trends and music popular in your market. 

Requirements of Warner Music U Ambassadors 

• HUGE passion for music, pop culture, and social media. 
• Open to individuals enrolled in a 2 to 4-year University or College course. 
• Working knowledge of digital technology, editing software packages, and professional-grade cameras (such as Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, Premiere, After Effects, and Final Cut Pro). Audio equipment and software experience is a plus. 
• Demonstrable video editing ability with an impressive portfolio or strong social media presence (Resume Tip! Include links to content you are proud of). 
• Understand the virality and strategy of social media platforms - especially TikTok - and know how to create best-in-class content. 
• Eager to create content for your own public social media profiles (Resume Tip! Include your TikTok and Instagram handles). 
• Professional attitude with outstanding communication, time management, and organizational skills.  
• Ability to meet deadlines, pay attention to detail, and work in a fast-paced role.  
• Work well remotely/independently without direct supervision. 
• Able to honor a time commitment of up to 18 hours per week.

We’d love it if you also had:

• Previous freelance/internship experience creating online content, or within a brand ambassador role. 
• Previous marketing and/or music internship experience. 
• Leadership experience/skills. 

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. 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.

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Salary Range

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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Links to relevant documents:

2024 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf

EVerify Participation Poster.pdf

Right To Work .pdf