Chief of Staff to CEO

Overview

Job Title:

Chief of Staff to the CEO

Reports To:

Robert Kyncl, CEO, Warner Music Group

Department: CEO

Location:

New York, NY

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. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: curiosity, collaboration, and commitment. WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters, and 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.

We encourage you to apply if you are excited about joining a leading music company with a strong focus on collaboration, excellence, and impact.

• This person will support and enable the CEO in leading Warner Music Group with the utmost effectiveness and efficiency. They will have regular interaction with the CEO, be one of his direct reports, and a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
• Run-the-team: own agenda for and help run recurring leadership meetings (e.g., staff meetings, business unit reviews, offsites, etc.).
• Manage OKR (Objectives & Key Results) process across the entire Company.
• Own agenda and manage preparation of materials for monthly Board of Directors calls and quarterly Board meetings.
• Ensure delivery of regular CEO reporting (e.g., team updates, financials, operational KPIs, project progress).
• Executive support: work with Executive Assistant to manage the CEO’s calendar and maximize the use of his limited time.
• Ensure the CEO’s meetings are effective: preview and provide advance feedback on teams’ work, prepare/pre-seed/pre-align stakeholders, follow up on and close out action items.
• Drive global and cross-functional collaboration: manage the flow of information and connect dots between the CEO and direct reports, among the CEO’s direct reports, and across the rest of the company’s senior executives.
• Ad hoc presentation creation, memo writing, and data analysis.

• 15 years’ experience in strategy & operations, biz ops, transformation, program management, or similar roles.
• Has been a chief of staff or has supported an executive at a high level.
• Highly operational, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Experience leading large, complex, cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• High emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and ability to read the room.
• Creative problem solver with diligent, dependable execution.
• Strong storytelling and concise communication skills across verbal, written, and slide formats.
• Ability to absorb and synthesize large volumes of information and connect dots.
• Balance of structure and flexibility; autonomous work style; comfort with ambiguity.
• Demands excellence from themselves and those around them; strong work ethic and service mindset.
• Unquestionable moral compass; discreet and mature.
• Position requires being in the NYC office 5 days/week. Local candidates are encouraged to apply.

Desirable: experience in a music or media company; experience in a matrixed, highly cross-functional organization.

We are the home to a broad network of labels and publishing entities, championing emerging artists and global superstars alike, with Warner Chappell Music representing over one million copyrights worldwide. WMG also includes ADA and WMX, among other brands.

Together, we are Warner Music Group:
Independent Minds. Major Sound.

Click the “Apply” link at the top of the page, or apply directly with Linked In. You can upload a resume and cover letter after importing Linked In information.

Note:

We review all resumes and will reach out to candidates as appropriate. We look forward to your interest in WMG.

This position requires being in the office 5 days/week. We value in-office collaboration and believe it is essential for talent development and fostering strong working relationships.

Salary Range: 375,000 USD. Salary ranges are included where required by law and depend on factors such as experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change.

Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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