A&R Creative and Licensing

At Warner Chappell Music (WCM) - the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group (WMG) - 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.

• Independently manage creative and commercial projects across multiple stakeholders and time zones.

• Create compelling presentations, writer decks, newsletters, and case studies that communicate value and impact.

• Partner with local, regional, and global leadership on business planning, strategic growth initiatives, and operational execution.

• Provide industry insights, analytics, and market intelligence to inform strategy.
  Manage project lifecycle: from ideation to execution, tracking milestones, timelines, and deliverables.

• Support and organize songwriting initiatives such as song camps and writing sessions in collaboration with local, regional, and global teams.

• Drive internal collaboration across departments such as Legal, Admin, Analytics, and Comms.

• Manage department budgets and internal spending on a quarterly basis.

• Use tools like Google Workspace, SAP, Monday.com, Frame.io, and proprietary platforms (Sharp, Tango, etc.) to track projects and maintain operational efficiency.

• Negotiate and manage songwriter and original publisher (OP) contracts to ensure WCM Korea remains competitive in signing and retaining talent.

• Oversee contract process including: Communicating and negotiating splits, Calculating and managing advances, Tracking contract renewals, expirations, and status of new/existing signings.

• Identify and execute brand collaborations, agency deals, and outbound licensing partnerships (e.g., production companies, music supervisors, film/TV/gaming).

• Support market-entry strategies and business expansion into non-traditional licensing opportunities.

• Work closely with Sync and A&R teams to identify catalog opportunities and drive engagement.

• Liaise with WMG and external stakeholders including record labels, co-publishers, sub-publishers, copyright owners, attorneys, and managers.

• Present WCM Korea’s capabilities internally and externally, contributing to a unified global vision.

• Build and maintain strong industry relationships to promote WCM’s catalog and songwriters.

• Safeguard confidential information and ensure professional communication at all times.

• Bachelor's degree in music, business, or related field.

• 5 years of relevant experience in project management,  music publishing, A&R, licensing, commercial development, or related field

• Ability to build decks, reports, and high-level summaries using data and key performance insights

• Comfortable in Korean and English

• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and project management capabilities.

• Strong negotiation and deal management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

• Comfortable working flexible hours and managing international relationships.

• Highly organized, self-motivated, and adept at stakeholder communication.

• Knowledge of Korean copyright law and KOMCA licensing framework.

• Experience in sync licensing, DSP negotiations, and publishing operations.

• Solid understanding of the Korean music market and publishing industry.

• Track record in signing and developing songwriters, and leading successful partnerships.

• Familiarity with Google Suite, SAP, Monday.com, Mailchimp, Frame.io, and publishing systems like Sharp/Tango.

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.

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.