Warner Music Group Hiring for Junior Data Analyst at Greater Sydney Area Full Time

Warner Music Australia is a world-leading record label who understands that every artist and label partner is as unique as every music fan. We are a fearless, creative team of obsessive music fans who believe in each other and are committed to excellence for the international artists we care and work for locally and our beautiful, diverse and talented local roster that we call family.

We ensure that we are always bringing value as a label and every day we work with this in mind. Our team brings creativity, respect, authenticity, experience and a global network. We take care in delivering.

With our broad and diverse roster of new stars and legendary artists, Warner Music Group is home to a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, East West, Elektra, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics and Warner/Chappell Music, one of the world’s leading music publishers with a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide.

Our Sydney office is situated on the land of which the Gadigal people of the Eora nation were traditionally custodians, and our Melbourne office operates on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung country.

Music is a force for good in the world, and the music industry is made up of artists, songwriters, and people from every background. We aspire to lead the way in opportunities for all.

Job Title: Junior Data Analyst

A Little Bit About Our Team

The Warner Music Australia Data & Insights Team is where the numbers come to life through analysis of our many market-leading data sources to interpret data and partner with front line marketing & commercial teams with the aim of growing true fan bases of the AU & Global Warner Music Roster – from Ed Sheeran to Zach Bryan, Lizzo to Megan Thee Stallion, Thelma Plum to Oliver Cronin and many more.

You’ll fit in perfectly if you love to understand how music is consumed, and want to combine technical data analysis skills in a creative industry setting to drive value for our artists.

You have a passion for the latest developments in technology, ideally keeping up with music industry news, and always looking for the next Big Thing.

And most importantly, we’re looking for a passionate and dedicated music fan, who appreciates all genres and eras of music.

If this sounds like you, you’ll be a great fit in Warner Music’s Data & Insights Team.

Why This Could Be Your Next Big Break

At Warner Music, we share the passion, vision and ambition of our artists.

We’re looking for an analyst-in-training, either with 1-2 years under their belt in a hands-on role, or out of university with a strong underpinning of technical skills like SQL, who wants the opportunity to learn more and own this area.

The purpose of this role is to help drive a data-first culture at Warner Music Australia in partnership with the Head of Data & Insights, delivering self-service dashboards and always trying to automate and improve processes to focus on bigger projects.

Relationship skills are a big help here, as this analyst will be a business partner to teams across the business from Commercial, Finance & Marketing, through A&R and senior management, as well as building networks with counterparts around the globe.

You’ll be the first port of call for day to day insights & analytics for teams like marketing and streaming partnerships, carrying out regular ing and tracking of KPIs and unearthing insights and opportunities from the regular data feeds.

About You

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, commerce, statistics, computer science, or related field/qualification
• 1+ years in an analyst role (preferred)
• Experience using SQL to query large datasets
• Experience using BI dashboarding tools (e.g. Tableau, Domo, Looker)
• Ability to communicate findings and insights in clear and effective manner, both writing and speaking
• Strong attention to detail and ability to pick up inconsistencies as much as opportunities in data
• Relationship management skills and confidence in supporting an argument
• Passion for music and appreciation for a range of genres and eras of music
• Interest in and knowledge of streaming platforms and latest technological developments
• Team player and keen to collaborate
• Ethical conduct, integrity, and a strong commitment to the company’s values and culture.
• Organised and detail oriented

About The Role

• Using SQL through WMG’s Snowflake database, provide analyses and insights on our key streaming partners, artist audiences and development, track & release performance, underlying trends and whole-of-market overviews
• Create and distribute regular ing on key KPIs across these areas, including platform share, DSP chart share, internal playlist brand performance and more.
• Work to improve and automate these s as needed, including creating dashboards in BI tools that enable a self-service culture for data & insights across the business
• Identify opportunities and strategic options based on data-driven insights garnered from market and consumption data – across marketing, artist development, playlisting, A&R and more
• Collaborate with the DSP partnerships team to analyse Topsify playlist brand results and identify new opportunities in the streaming landscape
• Collaborate with Catalogue & Strategic team to distill insights from key repertoire across shallow and deep catalogue and assist the team to target, track and manage opportunities
• Have strong skills in time management and prioritisation, to handle requests across various ad hoc and project-based procedures and manage stakeholder expectations
• Continually drive to improve all processes and outputs of the data & insights team’s work.

Why join us?

Here at Warner Music Group we’re all about our people. We are one global company made up exclusively of knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people.

It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and the people behind the music – at every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart by embracing a philosophy of innovation – it’s part of our company’s DNA. Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the most influential forces in culture today.

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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.