A&R Data Manager Job Description: 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 turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: ● Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future. ● Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans. ● Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises. 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. Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent. Job title: A&R Data Manager, Warner Records Position Summary A&R is the creative department responsible for both finding and developing musical artists to sign as well as producing artists and driving creative content for all forms of media. You will lead our data led efforts to sign and develop the artists on our label as well as work closely with our marketing teams to help the artist define their sound and then bring that sound to the world. Responsibilities Keen ear for talent and trend awareness: Spot emerging artists and stay ahead of music styles and audience preferences. Organisational skills and adaptability: Manage online scouting, meetings, and reporting with precision, and respond quickly to changing priorities. Thick skin and patience: Handle rejection, long development cycles, and unpredictable schedules with resilience Comfortable using data to communicate opportunities. Key Requirements Ideal candidates should be interested in a broad range of music and culture and be keen to learn about the fundamental components of the business side of the industry. Have data storytelling skills – ability to analyse large amounts of information and communicate only the most important facts. Expert in the most current research tools and knowledge of industry trends 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, religion or belief, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or any other characteristic protected by law. Warner Music Group is all about our people. We are one global company made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business. It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and fellow employees at every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart from the rest of the industry by embracing a philosophy of innovation that is part of our company's DNA. Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the biggest forces in music today.