A&R 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 turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: Curiosity : We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future. Collaboration : Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans. Commitment : We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises. WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. 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: A&R Manager Reports To: VP Domestic Artists ANZ Department: A&R Location: Sydney, Australia A little bit about our team: We are a passionate group of music lovers dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and elevating the next generation of Australian talent. As part of the A&R team, you’ll be the bridge between the creative spark and the final master, working closely with our artists, management and internal stakeholders to deliver artist projects. We operate at the intersection of culture and commerce, ensuring our artists have the structural support and creative freedom they need to impact the global stage. Your role: As our A&R Manager, your role will be to support the development and execution of artist projects. In close collaboration with the A&R team, you will oversee the journey of artist projects from the first demo to the final delivery by managing recording sessions, creative workflows, and the relevant budget and administrative requirements. You’ll be a key contributor to new artist discovery through proactive research, tracking trends, and building a strong network of local artist and manager relationships. Here you’ll get to: Identify and sign the next generation of domestic talent by staying active in the music community, attending gigs, and monitoring digital trends. Manage the end-to-end recording process for a roster of artists, from booking studios and travel for artists to overseeing mixing and mastering workflow Manage the A&R budget for your artists by tracking spends, raising purchase orders, and ensuring all expenditures align with the project’s financial goals. Act as the central point of contact between artists, managers, and internal WMA departments to ensure a unified strategy for every release. Build industry bridges by maintaining strong relationships with producers, engineers, studio managers, publishing companies and more About you: You have proven experience in A&R or an adjacent music industry role You possess exceptional project management skills, with the ability to navigate tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and complex recording timelines with composure, You are a skilled communicator, capable of establishing professional credibility and maintaining relationships with everyone from high-profile artists to executive leadership. You are commercially minded, with demonstrated experience in budget management and a clear understanding of the financial drivers within the music industry. You have a deep knowledge of the contemporary music landscape, digital trends, and both the independent and mainstream sectors globally and actively attend local shows You are detail-oriented and highly organised, with a commitment to precision regarding label copy and creative assets. We’d love it if you also had: Understanding of the processes that are involved in making music and the assets surrounding it About us: As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, 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 catalog 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: Independent Minds. Major Sound. 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. LI-Onsite, WMG This position requires a minimum of three days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration and believe it's essential for talent development and fostering strong working relationships. Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
