Job Description
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are… When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the
storytellers bringing our characters to life, the
creators bringing them to your living rooms and the
dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your New Role… The Music Coordinator plays an essential role in the Warner Bros. TV music department, providing support across creative, technology, and administrative duties. Key responsibilities include assisting with music searches, providing script breakdowns, and maintaining industry contacts. A crucial aspect of the position is managing the music library, which involves organizing, cataloging, and maintaining music assets and related music management software including metadata, playlists, and other organizational tools. This role is also responsible for cataloging, maintaining, and archiving digitized scores and WB-owned recordings. Additionally, the coordinator helps with special projects and other music-related tasks.
Your Role Accountabilities…- Manages the department music library in the DISCO tool, including uploading new music, organizing library files and appropriately tagging new files.
- Utilizes knowledge of historical and current music trends to assist in creative searches and requests to music licensors, helps organize submissions for consideration and supports the creative team in preparing pitches for the shows.
- Imports and digitizes WBTV-owned music, including the acquisition of original work-for-hire assets and scores.
- Organizes and maintains various departmental files, logs, network databases, and filing systems.
- Assists in obtaining schedules, assets, episodic scores, and materials, reconciles cue sheets, and other pertinent details as needed from music supervisors, music editors, composers, and production and post departments of every show.
- Assists the creative team by reading and reviewing scripts, noting music uses, reporting cues, and on-camera performance or changes.
- Tracks and maintains up-to-date industry contact lists to utilize for creative pitching and other projects.
- Prepares TV and Music-related presentation materials utilizing current industry software, techniques, and resources.
- Creates links, uploads/downloads files, sets up file-sharing permissions for third parties, converts files to requested formats, and coordinates delivery to shows and other departments as needed.
- Researches music-related requests, including commercial/library music, artist/composer information, and musical genres.
- Opens, reviews, and distributes incoming mail and submissions.
- Provides back-up coverage for other department assistants as needed.
- Performs other related administrative and departmental duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience… Work Experience - Must have 3-5 years of experience in the Music Industry
- Must have organizational and technology skills.
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification - High School diploma or equivalent required
- College Degree Preferred
Knowledge/Skills - Must have working knowledge of music genres, styles and basic music synchronization clearance and licensing procedures.
- Must have an interest in and understanding of television production, shows, and related aspects.
- Must be able to create and maintain systems for organizing and sharing music-related assets.
- Proficient in Mac and Windows PC programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Proficient in DISCO and other music technologies and platforms (MP3, Spotify, etc.).
- Knowledge of new media and digital file delivery systems (incl. FTP, Box, iCloud, etc.) required.
- Knowledge of Pro Tools, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Main Stage, iTunes, Garage Band, iMovie, Photoshop, and other multimedia applications preferred.
- Must have the ability to perform research as required.
Other Requirements - Must be able to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a high-traffic/fast-paced environment under constant deadlines and with accuracy.
- Must be able to pay close attention to detail, follow through, and be a self-starter.
- Must be well-organized.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to handle confidential information.
- Must be able to be flexible with hours.
- Must be willing to work collaboratively with other members of the music team and other departments.
- Must be flexible with a positive attitude and practical, solution-oriented thinking.
Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.
How We Get Things Done… This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $42,078.00 - $78,146.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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