Spring 2027 WMG Emerging Talent Associate Program (ADA)

Warner Music • Los Angeles, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Warner Music Group’s Emerging Talent Associate Program is a paid, semester-long internship that gives 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 the qualifications for available positions. They become immersed in their assigned department’s day-to-day activities, participate in strategic meetings, help solve business issues, and contribute ideas and perspectives. The program also provides Professional Development Workshops, Industry Insights, and an Emerging Talent Associate Capstone Project.

The program offers placement opportunities in Business & Legal Affairs, Commerce, Finance, and Marketing & Label Management. Placements are subject to change. Business & Legal Affairs is reserved for individuals actively pursuing a law degree. Creative placements require a creative portfolio. Placements identified as hybrid require onsite work for the majority of the work week.

The program offers three possible date ranges: January 19–March 26, 2027; January 25–April 2, 2027; or February 1–April 9, 2027. Associates work 20–25 hours per week, depending on department. Internship credit is available for students seeking academic credit. Participants 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.
• Provide a creative portfolio for consideration for creative placements.
• Be actively pursuing a law degree for Business & Legal Affairs placements.

Nice To Haves

• A self-starter attitude and genuine curiosity about the business.
• 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.
• Participate in strategic meetings.
• Help solve key business issues.
• Offer ideas and perspectives to support Warner Music Group’s global success.

Benefits

• Paid internship program.
• Professional Development Workshops, Industry Insights, and an Emerging Talent Associate Capstone Project.
• Internship credit for students seeking academic credit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed