Project Manager
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: Project Manager, WMX Artist & Fan Experiences
Reports To: VP, WMX Artist & Fan Experiences, Rest of the World.
Department: WMX, Artist & Fan Experiences
Location: London, UK
Exciting Opportunity at WMX - Warner Music Group's Internal Artist Services Department!
Are you ready to dive into the heartbeat of the music industry? At WMX, we are on the lookout for a dynamic Project Manager who will play a pivotal role in bringing to life groundbreaking plans that not only captivate fans but also drive earned media and boost incremental revenue. If you're passionate about music, a creative thinker, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then this role is your stage to shine!
A little bit about our team:
The WMX Artist & Fan Experiences team functions as a centralized, in-house business unit for the Warner Recorded Music roster as well as for third party artists who need our expertise. This team is responsible for growing revenue for artists beyond the core business of streaming by developing impactful fan-centric experiences that shape culture. This happens through brand collaborations, merchandising, gaming & live experiences, content, and more. Turning label and artist goals into “must-have” experiences for fans.
The Artist & Fan Experiences ethos is simple: put the Artist at the center of compelling fan experiences that drive long term engagement, loyalty and revenue. We are creative and detail-obsessed. Above all, we are music fans - unabashed, enthusiastic music fans. We are passionate champions of our artists, and we work tirelessly to deliver for them every album cycle, every tour, every day.
We are flexible, agile and strategic. Our global sales and marketing teams provide a broad suite of expert commercial and marketing knowledge. We utilize the latest digital marketing technology, develop infrastructure and execute strategy through consumer analytics, email marketing and CRM expertise that turns the artist goals into memorable experiences for fans.
Here You'll Get To:
Lead as the Project Manager, ensuring the seamless execution of high-standard projects
Coordinate inspiring team meetings, where your meticulous notes will circulate among attendees, fostering effective communication
Collaborate closely with the marketing lead to shape bespoke artist strategies that resonate with global trends
Work in tandem with global label teams to craft and deliver artist brand guides for our internal retail team
Cultivate and nurture relationships with stakeholders, both within and outside the organization
Gather and analyze data to empower the team in guiding artist strategy and client initiatives
About You:
Creative flair, with the ability to craft professional-level decks that resonate with our dynamic industry
A passion for fashion, merch, and an innate understanding of global trends
Highly organized and proficient in Google software, showcasing excellent time management skills
A music enthusiast who believes in the power of storytelling through details
A team player with a collaborative mindset, prioritizing team success over individual accomplishments
Adaptable, flexible, and willing to go the extra mile to deliver outstanding results
A hustler with a resourceful, problem-solving mentality, capable of finding solutions independently
Eager to learn new skills and embrace change in our dynamic environment
Possess a commercial/fiscal mindset, understanding the business implications of your decisions and strategies
It would be music to our ears if you also had:
Over 5 years of project management experience, showcasing your leadership and strategic thinking skills
5+ years of experience working seamlessly across different functions
Proficiency in project management tools such as Asana, Trello, or similar productivity tools
Experience in a creative industry, whether it be music or fashion, showcasing your ability to thrive in our innovative space
Join us at WMX and be part of an exhilarating journey where your passion for music meets your knack for project management, all while shaping the future of the music industry!
About Us:
As the home to Asylum, Atlantic, East West, Elektra, 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.
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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, religion or belief, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or any other characteristic protected by law.