A&R Research Assistant- ADA (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

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. 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 Research Assistant- ADA (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract) A little bit about our team: At Warner Music Group, we are obsessed with finding, nurturing, and breaking the next generation of local talent. ADA is the independent distribution and label services arm of Warner Music Group, breaking brand new artists and supporting industry legends. We are a fast-paced group of music fanatics who thrive on collaboration, cultural intuition, and data-backed discovery. In this role, you'll be the operational backbone of the department, connecting creative sparks with legal, financial, and production realities to ensure our artists and independent partners have everything they need to win. Your role: As our A&R Research assistant, you'll split your time between the thrill of the talent hunt and the critical mechanics of music administration. One day you'll be digging through digital data tools and catching a local gig to spot the next breakout star, and the next you'll be diving into metadata, release schedules, and contracts to keep our projects moving flawlessly. It sounds like a whirlwind because it is, you'll be the central link that keeps the A&R engine well-oiled and efficient. If you've got a meticulous eye for detail, a passion for the business side of music, and an ear that always catches the next big thing before anyone else, this is your backstage pass. Here you'll get to: You will scout and evaluate emerging talent using data-driven tools, digital research platforms, and by heading out to local gigs and industry showcases. You will maintain organised artist master files, talent databases, and compile regular music discovery reports for senior leadership. You will manage and navigate key internal software platforms like Disco, Sodatone, and Pre-Amp to enable seamless internal and external collaboration. You will collaborate closely with Business Affairs and Legal teams to facilitate contract execution, track deadlines, and support the onboarding of new artist signings. You will coordinate with the ADAand Operations teams to ensure all creative assets (audio, artwork, metadata) are delivered perfectly ahead of release deadlines. You will verify label copy accuracy, including songwriter credits and publishing splits, ensuring our artists are properly credited across all streaming platforms. You will manage asset organisation within internal DAM folders (Isaac) and update local databases alongside the Global Release Schedule. You will assist with financial administration by tracking project budgets, processing invoices, and managing expenses to ensure timely payments and reconciliation. About you: You have a strong interest or foundational experience in music administration, legal coordination, or A&R support. You have an active, analytical ear for new music and a deep, genuine understanding of the New Zealand music landscape. You are passionate about artist development and combining gut instinct with a data-driven mindset. You enjoy multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, bringing a highly organised approach and sharp attention to detail to every task. You enjoy building collaborative relationships and communicating effectively with artists, managers, and cross-functional internal teams. You will bring proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, along with an eager willingness to learn and master our internal data systems. We'd love it if you also had: Previous exposure to or familiarity with industry tools like Airtable, Sodatone, or Disco. A basic understanding of music copyright, publishing splits, or label copy administration. An active presence within the grassroots New Zealand music community or independent live gig scene. As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, 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 catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands. Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound. 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. #LI-Hybrid 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.