Belden Joins WCM As VP/Film, TV, Media Music

• Christine Belden has joined Warner Chappell Music (WCM) as VP, Global Head of Film, TV and Media Music. In this newly created role, Belden will oversee acquisitions with a focus on broadcast rights in the film and television industry.

Belden reports to Rich Robinson, EVP, Global Sync and Media Original Music, Warner Chappell Music, who noted, “We are delighted to have Christine join the team as we continue to expand our global capabilities in the Sync space. Her integral knowledge of the entertainment industry brings a level of expertise that will help us develop new, synergistic opportunities between our songwriters and film and television clients.”

The L.A.-based Belden joins WCM from Kobalt Music where she oversaw creative and strategy for its global film and television music division. A former CAA agent, Belden started her career under producer Glen Ballardat Java/Capitol Records.

“I’m super excited to be joining Warner Chappell as the company heightens its focus on the ever-evolving publishing space within the film and television industry,” Belden said. “I’ve been working with music supervisors, composers, and producers throughout my career, so I’m looking forward to developing new opportunities in this space with WCM’s global resources.”