At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead creative projects for top artists, managing everything from design to delivery.
- Company: Join a leading record label with a vibrant and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, creative environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic team and enjoy a flexible office environment.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of music production and shape the future of your favourite artists.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in project management within a record label; design skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Position: Creative Production Manager
Responsibilities
- Originate all physical and digital formats for a roster of key artists across the Frontline labels (Atlantic, Parlophone, Warner Records).
- Research sales history and competitor analysis to determine product line‑ups, working with Label/Artist/Management/Commercial and designers.
- Sourcing music and label copy from A&R, mastering and cutting studios, coordinating design, repro, approval and delivery to meet deadlines.
- Project‑manage high‑profile, high‑spec campaigns, defining critical paths for releases across multiple formats, including D2C releases.
- Coordinate with Digital Operations & PDM to originate and ingest standard/high‑resolution/Immersive digital formats, QC audio files (16bit/24bit HD WAVs and other formats).
- Obtain product costs across releases, work with Finance, Commercial and Marketing to stay within packaging guidelines, and secure cost approval from WMUK Finance.
- Ensure confidential and security procedures, coordinate global security plans, liaise with international affiliates, IFPI and advisory bodies.
- Securely send pre‑release music to stakeholders (Spotify, Apple, journalists, radio producers) while preventing leaks.
- Contribute to promo system and i OS/Android app development.
Qualifications
- First‑class project management skills with experience managing campaigns with external partners.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role within a record label or related environment.
- Highly organised, efficient, able to meet deadlines in a pressurised environment.
- Experience with design packages such as Photoshop and In Design, and knowledge of design and print processes.
- Experience in vinyl production.
- Excellent understanding of digital files and music technology, comfortable with various IT systems.
- Ability to form good relationships with internal and external colleagues; collaborative team player.
- Pro‑active, forward‑thinking, interest in current trends and industry research.
- Knowledge of sustainability in music formats and packaging preferred.
- Experience in project managing IT system developments, including GUI changes, UAT testing and roll‑out.
Minimum office requirement: 4 days per week in the office.
EEO Statement
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.
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Creative Production Manager employer: Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that thrives on creativity and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides ample opportunities for professional development in the vibrant music industry, particularly in the EMEA region where the role of VP, Physical Sales will drive innovative strategies and commercial success. Employees benefit from a supportive environment that values passion for music and encourages impactful contributions to the global market.
