Job Description:
At Warner Music Australasia, we’re more than just a record label - we’re a community of passionate music lovers. We recognise that every artist and label partner is unique, just like every music fan. Our fearless, creative team is dedicated to excellence, supporting international stars and our diverse local roster, who we proudly call family. At WMA, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by four core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Respect:
We honour the unique voices and perspectives that shape our community, fostering trust and collaboration in an environment where creativity thrives. By valuing one another and the music we create, we build lasting relationships with our team, artists, partners, and fans.
We remain committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We know it fosters a culture where you can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, and any other protected characteristic or identity.
A little bit about our team
At Warner Music Australasia, we don’t just work in music—we live and breathe it. Our fearless, creative team is dedicated to breaking artists, building careers, and amplifying culture.
This 12-month, part-time
paid
internship is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience across Marketing, Commercial, and Finance, while honing your A&R skills. You'll learn from industry professionals, contribute to real projects, and take part in an overarching intern project called "Discovery Sessions". If you’ve got passion, curiosity, and hustle, this is your chance to make an impact.
Your role
We are hiring three interns: two in Australia (Sydney or Melbourne) and one in New Zealand (Auckland).
Over 12 months, you’ll rotate through Marketing, Commercial, and Finance, developing key industry skills while scouting emerging artists and presenting your discoveries at weekly A&R meetings. You’ll work with our team to track trends and help shape artist strategies.
Your capstone project, will challenge you to apply everything you’ve learned—culminating in a final artist pitch to our team.
This role requires you to be in the office Tuesday–Thursday each week.
Program Timeline
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March 4, 2025 – Applications open
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March 14, 2025 – Applications close
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March 17–21, 2025 – Selection begins (application screening, shortlisting)
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March 24 – April 4, 2025 – Group interviews
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April 7–18, 2025 – Final interviews
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April 28, 2025 – Interns start
Here you’ll get to
- Rotate across Marketing, Commercial, and Finance, working on real artist projects.
- Scout and pitch new artists weekly in A&R meetings.
- Develop a 12-month artist strategy and pitch it to senior leaders.
- Travel to Sydney for Launch Week and Wrap-Up Week.
About you
- You are passionate about music and eager to break into the industry.
- You have a strong knowledge of current music trends, especially in AU/NZ.
- You are obsessed with discovering new artists and spend way too much time on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify.
- You’re a creative thinker and problem solver who loves coming up with new ideas.
- You thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to learn from feedback.
- You are available part-time (Tues–Thurs) for 12 months and can travel to Sydney for induction and wrap-up weeks.
About us
At Warner Music Australasia, we champion creativity, collaboration, and culture. We work with emerging artists and global superstars, shaping the future of music in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.
Our internship program is a launchpad for future industry talent—if you’re ready to take your first step, we want to hear from you.
Love this job and want to apply?
To be considered for this internship, you must submit:
1. A resume outlining your experience and relevant skills
2. A cover letter answering the following three questions (mandatory):
- What excites you about the business side of the music industry, and how do you see yourself contributing to it in the future?
- Tell us about a time you took initiative to learn, work, or gain experience in the music industry. What did you do, and what did you take away from it?
- If your harshest critic had to describe you, what would they say?
Applications without a cover letter addressing these questions will not be considered.
