Licensing Administrator, Copyright

Warner Music Group Corp.

Job Overview

Location

USA - Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• The Licensing Administrator, Copyright role at Warner Music Group is essential for securing the legal rights needed to release and distribute music recordings, ensuring artists and songwriters are properly compensated and the company operates within copyright law.
• Day to day, you will review, negotiate, and secure mechanical and synchronization licenses; research songwriters, publishers, and rights societies; confirm publishing splits and credits; compile and enter data into internal systems; analyze royalty provisions; liaise with internal teams and external partners; and respond to inquiries from music publishers.
• You will join the Copyright Department, which supports Warner Music Group’s U.S. and international record labels by managing publishing licensing and administrative services, working closely with A&R, Business & Legal Affairs, Finance, Production, and Marketing teams across labels like Atlantic Records, Warner Records, Parlophone, and more.
• In this role, you will develop deep expertise in music licensing, copyright administration, and royalty systems while building strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills in a dynamic, global entertainment environment.

🎯 Requirements

• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while meeting deadlines under pressure
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, with emphasis on accurate data entry
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 0 to 2 years’ experience in administration of mechanical or other publishing royalties (nice-to-have)

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a global music company that values innovation and the creative spirit of an independent
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone can belong and grow
• Access to comprehensive benefits as outlined in Warner Music Group’s 2026 Benefits At A Glance document
• Remote work flexibility (USA-based)
• Exposure to iconic record labels and publishing catalogs, including Warner Chappell Music’s over one million copyrights worldwide

Skills & Technologies

Remote

Degree Required

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About Warner Music Group Corp.

Warner Music Group Corp. is a global music and entertainment company headquartered in New York City. It operates through two segments: recorded music and music publishing. The recorded music segment discovers and develops recording artists and markets, distributes, and licenses their music. The music publishing segment owns and acquires rights to musical compositions, licenses them for reproduction, and collects royalties. WMG’s major labels include Warner Records, Atlantic Records, Elektra Records, and Parlophone Records, while its publishing arm, Warner Chappell Music, manages a vast catalog of songs across genres and languages, serving consumers, advertisers, and media clients worldwide.

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