Spring 2027 WMG Emerging Talent Associate Program (Global Sync)

Warner Music Group•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Warner Music Group’s Emerging Talent Associate Program is a paid, semester-long internship designed to give participants the opportunity to apply their skills and gain hands-on experience in the music industry. Associates are matched with departments based on their interests and position qualifications, then immersed in their assigned department’s day-to-day activities. They participate in strategic meetings, help address business issues, and contribute ideas and perspectives to support WMG’s global success. The program also provides developmental activities, including Professional Development Workshops, Industry Insights, and the Emerging Talent Associate Capstone Project. The Spring 2027 program offers three possible duration options: January 19–March 26, January 25–April 2, or February 1–April 9, 2027. Associates work 20–25 hours per week, depending on the department. Academic internship credit is available for students seeking it. Placement opportunities listed for this program are Clearance and Creative Sync, both hybrid roles in Los Angeles, California. Hybrid placements require working onsite for the majority of the work week. Business & Legal Affairs placements are reserved for people actively pursuing a law degree, and creative placements require a creative portfolio for consideration. Associates are responsible for their own housing and transportation within the designated city.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age by January 19, 2027.
Be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
Be able to commit to a 20–25-hour work week.
Have a self-starter attitude and genuine curiosity about the business.
Provide own housing and transportation within the designated city.
Business & Legal Affairs placements require actively pursuing a law degree.
Creative placements require submission of a creative portfolio for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Professional goals aligned with Warner Music Group’s core values and business objectives.
Knowledge of and passion for WMG’s different business units.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effective problem-solving and organizational skills.
Strong passion for and knowledge of the music industry.
Leadership experience on or off campus.

Responsibilities

Participate in the day-to-day activities of the assigned department.
Take part in strategic meetings.
Help solve key business issues.
Offer ideas and perspectives to further Warner Music Group’s global success.
Participate in Professional Development Workshops, Industry Insights, and the Emerging Talent Associate Capstone Project.