At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:
Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future.
Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.
Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.
WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.
Warner Chappell Music, the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, is seeking a passionate and driven professional to join our team in Seoul as A&R and Creative Services. This is a high‑impact opportunity to discover and develop Korea’s most exciting songwriting talents, while driving creative and commercial partnership and growth for Warner Chappell Music Korea.
Reporting to the Managing Director, Korea and with a dotted line to the VP, A&R and Creative, APAC, you’ll play a central role in connecting local songwriters with opportunities across Korea, Asia Pacific and the world.
Discover & Develop Talent: Proactively identify, sign, and nurture songwriters who will shape the future of music in Korea and beyond.
Lead Creative Projects: Organize songwriting camps, writing sessions, and creative initiatives that bring together talent across genres and markets.
Bridge Creative & Commercial: Manage contracts, negotiations, and partnerships to ensure our songwriters thrive while WCM Korea remains competitive.
Expand Partnerships: Build collaborations with brands, agencies, production companies, and entertainment platforms (film, TV, gaming).
Collaborate Globally: Work with local, regional, and global teams to align Korea’s creative output with Warner Chappell’s worldwide strategy.
Promote Our Catalog: Strengthen industry relationships and showcase WCM Korea’s catalog to maximize opportunities for our songwriters.
2-7 years+ of relevant experience in A&R, creative services, music publishing, songwriting, or production.
Strong network in Korea’s music industry and proven success in identifying and signing talent.
Excellent project management and negotiation skills.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, competitive environment.
Fluency in Korean and English; additional Asia‑Pacific languages are a plus.
Passion for music, creativity, and innovation.
At Warner Chappell Music, you’ll be part of a global publishing powerhouse with a legacy of shaping music history. In Korea, you’ll have the chance to:
Take on a high‑impact role that directly influences the future of K‑pop and global music.
Work with world‑class songwriters and industry leaders.
Be part of a collaborative, innovative team that values your ideas and contributions.
Access Warner Music Group’s global network, opening doors to international opportunities.
This is more than a job — it’s a chance to make your mark on the global music stage.
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As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.
Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.
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