Manager, Data Insights

Warner Music Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global music company is seeking a Manager of Data Insights to transform commercial activities into actionable data insights. This role involves analyzing streaming and sales data, refining forecasting models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in data analytics, particularly within the music or entertainment sectors, and possess excellent communication skills to present findings effectively. Join a dynamic team where creativity meets data to support artist development and marketing strategies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in data analytics, preferably in music or entertainment.
• Proven success in turning data into actionable business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze streaming, sales, and audience engagement data across platforms.
• Build dashboards and reports that visualize key metrics and trends.

Skills

Data Analytics

SQL

Excel

Business Intelligence Tools

Communication Skills

Education

Post Secondary Education in Financial and Data Analysis

Tools

Tableau

Python

R

Job description

Manager, Data Insights

Job Description:

Manager, Data Insights – 6 Month Independent Contract

Location: Toronto, Ontario

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 for 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.

Job Title: Manager, Data Insights

Reports To: Executive Vice President & General Manager of Warner Music Canada

Department: Data/Insights

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Your role:

The role will translate commercial business activity into actionable data insights, support budget and forecast planning, and drive alignment with key business OKRs through rigorous performance tracking and data analytics.

Here you’ll get to:

• Analyze streaming, sales, and audience engagement data across platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, TikTok, etc.)
• Help manage and refine forecasting models to provide accurate, timely performance tracking and revenue projections
• Provide actionable insights to support budget forecasting, artist development, release strategy, and marketing campaigns
• Build dashboards and reports that visualize key metrics, trends, and performance benchmarks
• Identify emerging markets, genres, or consumption patterns to inform growth opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Marketing, A&R, Digital Strategy) to support data-driven decision making
• Present findings to stakeholders in a clear, compelling way—translating data into strategic recommendations
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support key initiatives—such as product launches and pricing strategies —through strategic planning and performance tracking
• Help manage OKR reporting, ensuring business stakeholders have visibility into progress against business goals

About you:

• 3–5 years experience in data analytics, preferably in music, entertainment, or digital media
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills, and ability to work autonomously
• Proven success in turning data into actionable business strategies
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth, cross-functional environment.
• Strong skills in SQL, Excel, and BI tools (e.g., Tableau)
• Understanding of the modern music landscape, including DSPs, social media, and fan behavior
• Communication and storytelling skills—able to bridge the gap between data and creative teams
• Detail-oriented, with a strong sense of curiosity and problem-solving instincts
• Post secondary education in financial and data analysis with focus on commercial insights and planning
• Evening and weekend work may be required

We’d love it if you also had:

• Experience working with music metadata and charting data (e.g., Luminate, Chartmetric, etc.)
• Knowledge of marketing attribution models or forecasting
• Familiarity with Python or R a plus

About us:

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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Please note that due to the volume of applicants we receive for a given position, you may not be contacted if you do not meet minimum eligibility requirements for this position.

Thanks for your interest in working for Warner Music Group. We love it here and think you will too.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, religious beliefs, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression,pregnancy, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

This position requires a minimum of four days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration and believe it’s essential for talent development and fostering strong working relationships.