Summer 2025 WMG Emerging Talent Associate Program (Warner Chappell Music)

Job Description:

At Warner Chappell Music (WCM), we shape the culture of songwriting and champion songs that resonate for generations by creating transformational opportunities for songwriters everywhere. Our people and culture are at the epicenter of our company, and we are looking for team members who share our service-oriented mindset and have a passion for looking after our songwriters.

As the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group (WMG), we’re a collective band of music lovers, innovative connectors, and relentless supporters of our songwriters and catalog of iconic works. We lead with curiosity, collaborate across departments, borders, languages, and genres, and we’re committed to delivering on the promises we make to each other and to our songwriters.

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.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for talented individuals to join our innovative and highly sought-after Emerging Talent Associate Program as an Emerging Talent Associate (ETA) this Summer.

Warner Music Group’s Emerging Talent Associate Program is a paid internship program designed to provide individuals with the opportunity to apply their skills and gain hands-on experience in the music industry. This multidimensional, semester-long program begins by matching ETAs to specific departments based on their interests as well as the position qualifications.

Here you’ll get to:

Upon joining the program, Emerging Talent Associates (ETAs) are fully immersed in the day-to-day activities of their assigned department.  They participate in strategic meetings, help solve key business issues, and offer ideas and perspectives to further WMG’s global success. In addition, working as an Emerging Talent Associate ensures access to incredible developmental activities such as our Professional Development Workshops, Industry Insights, and the Emerging Talent Associate Capstone Project.     

A little bit about the program:

• Application Deadline: May 9, 2025 at 11:59pm ET 

• Program Duration:

  • OPTION ONE: May 19, 2025 - July 25, 2025

  • OPTION TWO: May 27, 2025 - August 1, 2025

  • OPTION THREE: June 2, 2025 - August 8, 2025

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20-29 hours per week (varies based on department)

• Internship Credit is also provided for students seeking academic credit for this experience

A little bit about you:

• At least 18 years of age by May 19, 2025

• Located within the United States for the duration of the program

• Have access to housing and transportation within the designated city

• A self-starter attitude with a genuine curiosity for our business

• Able to commit to a 20-29 hour work week

It would be music to our ears if you also had:

• Professional goals that align with Warner Music Group’s core values and business objectives

• Knowledge of and passion for the different business units that makeup WMG

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as effective problem solving and organizational skills

• Strong passion for and knowledge of the music industry

• Leadership experience on or off campus

Placement Opportunities:

Please note the departments listed below are subject to change. Placements tagged as hybrid will require you to work onsite for the majority of the work week.

**Business & Legal Affairs is reserved for individuals actively pursuing a law degree.

***Creative placements require submission of a creative portfolio for consideration.

• A&R (Hybrid Los Angeles, CA)

• Admin (Hybrid Los Angeles, CA & Hybrid Nashville, TN)

• ***Creative Services (Hybrid Los Angeles, CA)

• Deals Office (Hybrid Los Angeles, CA)

• Finance (Hybrid Los Angeles, CA)

• **Legal (Hybrid Nashville, TN)

• Strategy (Hybrid Los Angeles, CA)

• Sync (Hybrid Los Angeles, CA and Hybrid Miami, FL)

About us:

At Warner Chappell Music (WCM), we shape the culture of songwriting and champion songs that resonate for generations by creating transformational opportunities for songwriters everywhere. 

Before the fans and fame, the soundtracks and syncs, there is the song.  And before the song comes the songwriter - the heart of an art form that defines generations, and the soul of our business. Songwriters are our inspiration; we are their partners, collaborators, and crusaders.

Songwriters shape culture; and here at WCM we help hone their craft, build their careers, and protect their legacies. We value curiosity, collaboration, and commitment – which helps set us apart and helps us in our commitment and global service to our songwriters. 

We are Warner Chappell Music - where songwriters are heard.

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.

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Salary Range

Hourly Rate: $16.50 to $17.87 Hourly

Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

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, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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