Associate Director / Director, Contract Administration

Full Time Job
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 know that each talent makes our collective bolder and brighter. We are guided by four core principles that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:
• Music is Everything: Music is our passion, and we can never get enough. Tastes, trends, and tech will change, but great artists and songwriters will always be our driving force.
• Global Growth, Local Expertise: Music is a global language. Through communication and collaboration, our success can come from anywhere and translate everywhere.
• Innovation and Insight: Pushing the boundaries requires the best information and the boldest imagination. We use both to create the future.
• Empowered by People: Like the artists we serve and the music they make, our differences make us stronger. This is a place where every talent can belong and build a career.





Associate Director/Director, Contract Administration (title commensurate with experience)

A little bit about our team:

This is a unique opportunity to join the Business & Legal Affairs department at Atlantic Records. In Contract Administration we are responsible for reviewing and vetting all audio and video material released by the company, including ensuring timely clearance of all third party side artist issues. We additionally oversee all third-party licensing requests and draft various ancillary agreements. You will have the opportunity to work with various departments as we serve as the primary interface between Legal, A&R Administration, Licensing and Royalties.

Your role:

We are currently seeking an Associate Director/Director to join our Contract Administration team. You will play a critical role in the performance and success of the department. You will be responsible for obtaining approvals, negotiating and drafting waivers for live performances and side artist clearances. If you enjoy working behind the scenes, in a fast-paced team environment this is the position for you.

Here you'll get to:
• Work closely with Business Affairs, foreign affiliates & artist teams to obtain approvals, draft, negotiate and track payments for live performance agreements
• Handle all incoming promotional clearance requests for active catalog on all samplers, TV shows, artwork, etc. Obtain internal and management approval and draft no objection letters/gratis licenses
• Review and approve all VRAs (video request authorization)
• Clear side-artists (incoming and outgoing), including receiving internal/external approvals as needed and negotiating terms
• Handle short term reversions and coordinate the transfer of assets
• Research rights/restrictions for various departments as needed
• Back up VP, Contract Administration for option tracking

About you:
• Detail-oriented, incredibly organized, timely and accurate
• Strong research and drafting skills
• Proven communication and follow-up skills
• Work independently within a team-oriented environment
• Self-motivated and resourceful
• Handle a fast-paced environment and prioritize workflow
• Bachelor's degree

We'd love it if you also had:
• Paralegal background
• Passionate about music



As the home to 300 Elektra, Asylum, Atlantic, 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 catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Redefining what it means to be a music company in the 21st century, our consumer brands include trend-setters like UPROXX, Songkick, HipHopDX, and EMP. We're the home to WMX – the next generation services division that connects artists with fans and amplifies brands in creative, immersive, and engaging ways – and Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) – the ground-breaking global distribution company for independent artists and labels.



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Job Posting Range
$75,000 to $90,000 Annually

Job Posting Ranges are included for NYC based and 100% remote roles where talent can be located in NYC. 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.



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