Assistant, A&R

Warner Music Group•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The A&R department at Warner Records Group is responsible for both finding and developing musical artists to sign as well as producing artists and driving creative content for all forms of media. This role requires a committed, flexible, proactive, organized, and independent person who is willing to engage in typical administrative/clerical duties as well as more complex project work related to all aspects of the record-making process.

Requirements

0-2 years of administrative experience
Strong understanding of recording, production, and creative side of the business
General knowledge of key industry players and familiarity with all music
Work independently and take initiative
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
Handle confidential matters appropriately and with discretion
Strong attention to detail
Multi-task: prioritize with the appropriate sense of urgency
Ability to pinpoint problems and determine solutions
Accurate filing and maintenance of music
Experience or solid understanding of the music industry

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree
Experience with Google Workspace

Responsibilities

Manage and schedule the executive's numerous day-to-day events such as setting up conference calls, running point for in-person meetings, and coordinate their calendar, scheduling, and meeting logistics
Receive and direct visitors and make the office a welcoming environment
Handle the executive's timeliness by ensuring they are timely for each call and meeting, take diligent notes in meetings, and build action item lists where needed
Serve as a reliable contact between internal and external partners, communicate high priorities to the executive in a timely manner
Prepare correspondence (memos, emails) as required; Read and speak to materials and documents, recognize critical data and information, and effectively communicate vital information
Process and maintain T&E expenses for the executive via Concur
Coordinate frequent travel for executives and artists both domestic and internationally
Complete ad hoc projects, as needed, for executive
Uphold and conduct work within the standards and procedures of the company’s Code of Conduct and core values
Partner with Facilities and IT to ensure the offices of executives and Company are maintained and conference rooms are in working order
Handle general office duties such as processing packages, mail, and keeping stock of general office supplies