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Archives Assistant

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.

Job Title: Archives Assistant

A little bit about our team:

Archives is a support team for the Administration department and Legal & Business Affairs team. Our main functions are document research, retrieval, and digitization. We are also responsible for handling Iron Mountain requests for the entire WMG office. The Archives Assistant will be working closely with Copyright, Legal, Royalties, Audit, and Mechanical Licensing, fulfilling various duties related to the above functions.

Your role:

Under direct supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment and decision, is responsible for record maintenance, retention support, control of restricted information, imaging services, and reprographics.

Here you’ll get to:

Stores, maintains, researches, and retrieves records maintained by the organization in paper, microform, and electronic format.
Images files to electronic format as directed by Management.
Determines appropriate filing structures and retrieval information needed to consistently provide access to external hard copy and electronic records to authorized personnel.
Processes and stores incoming business correspondence by reviewing, imaging, filing, and distributing items.
Cross-trains and provides assistance to all areas of Records Management as designated.
Responds in a quick and effective manner to customers of other general services sections.
Adapts to changing workloads and priorities in a competitive business environment while simultaneously performs as a member of cross-functional teams.
Handles and safeguards confidential and proprietary information.
Must be able to come to work on time without restriction as to time commitment.
Must be able to read and understand materials and documents and have the ability to recognize and extract critical data and information.
Must be able to work at and utilize all necessary functions of a computer in order to complete all the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

We’d love it if you also had:

1 year of experience within a Music Publishing company preferred.
Must have general computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Knowledge of general business practices
Posses a strong work ethic; strong organization skills and pay high attention to detail
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to adhere to deadlines and execute on tasks and handle multiple, diverse assignments
Ability to work well in team

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.

About Warner Music Group: 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.

Love this job and want to apply?

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.

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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Salary Range

$17.95-$21.33/hour

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.

Links to relevant documents:

2023 Benefits At A Glance.pdf

EVerify Participation Poster.pdf

Right To Work - English.pdf

Right to Work - Spanish.pdf

By Warner Music Group

With a legacy extending back over 200 years, Warner Music Group (WMG) today brings together artists, songwriters and entrepreneurs that are moving entertainment culture across the globe. Operating in more than 70 countries through a network of aff...

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CULTURE VALUES

Inclusive & Diverse

Passion for Exploration

Rise from Within

FUNDING

Public

INDUSTRY

Broadcast Media

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

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