Headcount changes.
Payroll doesn't break.
Media and entertainment companies have some of the most unusual workforce structures in any industry. Headcount fluctuates with projects, seasons, and content cycles. A gaming studio doubles its team for a launch, then restructures after. A media company hires a production crew for a season, then winds down. Warp makes every transition seamless.
30-Second Hiring
Add production staff instantly. No paperwork bottlenecks between greenlight and first day.
Filing Time: 5 Minutes
Down from days. Talent lives everywhere — Warp handles every state automatically.
Project-Based Teams
Scale up for launches, wind down after. Onboarding and offboarding run autonomously.
Trusted by media & entertainment companies
Scale with Projects, Seasons, and Launches
Gaming studios double teams for launches and restructure after. Media companies hire production crews for a season and wind down. Events companies staff up for shows and scale back. Warp handles rapid onboarding and offboarding autonomously — headcount changes don't become payroll emergencies.
- 30-Second Hiring
- Autonomous Offboarding
- Batch Onboarding
Carlos Mendes
Global ContractorFull-Stack Engineer · São Paulo, BR
Priya Kapoor
Global ContractorProduct Designer · Mumbai, IN
Lena Hoffmann
Global ContractorData Analyst · Berlin, DE
Creators, Staff, and Contractors — One Platform
Talent agencies manage creator relationships alongside corporate employees. Gaming studios hire across engineering, art, and production. Podcasting companies blend editorial staff with technical teams. Warp handles full-time, freelance, and contracted workers without separate systems or manual reconciliation.
- W-2 + Global Contractors
- 150+ Countries
- Compliant Contracts
Multi-State Talent, Zero Filing Overhead
Entertainment talent is distributed across every state. Every new hire in a new jurisdiction triggers state tax accounts, unemployment insurance, and filing requirements. Warp opens everything automatically — filing time drops from days to 5 minutes.
- All 50 States
- Automatic Registrations
- Filing Time: Days to 5 Minutes
One platform. Everything your team needs. Payroll, compliance, benefits, and HRIS for media companies that scale with production cycles.
Payroll
Employees and contractors paid on time, every cycle. Tax registrations, filings, and payments handled automatically across all 50 states.
ExploreHRIS
Offer to active in under 10 minutes. New hires sign, onboard, and show up ready. Built for speed as you scale.
ExploreBenefits
Health, dental, vision, and 401(k), brokered in-house, administered end to end. Enrollment and renewals handled automatically.
ExploreTax Compliance
AI agents monitor 10,000+ jurisdictions and resolve notices before they reach your desk. $100M+ in penalties saved for customers so far.
Explore
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Create Slack AccountIT Management
SSO, devices, and access provisioned the moment someone joins, revoked the moment they leave. Nothing falls through the cracks.
ExploreGlobal Payroll
Pay contractors in 150+ countries at near-Google FX rates. Local currency, compliant contracts, and instant invoicing included.
ExploreBuilt for the most ambitious companies.
See why teams left legacy payroll behind.
“We switched from Rippling to Warp about a year ago – the difference has been striking. We needed something that could handle rapid growth without breaking down every week, Warp was able to handle that for us.”
COO, Bland AI
“Using Warp feels like the first time I used Linear or Superhuman – the realization that payroll can just work. If you never want to think about payroll, healthcare, or benefits again, you should use Warp.”
Founder, Greptile
“Warp has been essential for our growth – we can focus on building great products instead of worrying about payroll.”
CEO, Paraform
“Warp gives me peace of mind – I don't have to worry about compliance or tax notices. I've gotten back so much time from not having to worry about different state tax agencies or changes in regulations.”
Founder, Julius AI
“We gave Warp a try and were honestly blown away. Not only by the product but by the exceptional support we got along the way.”
Founder, Kaizen
“Warp has been a game-changer – we can grow our team without worrying about payroll.”
Founder, Lapis
Enterprise-Grade
Security.
Integrations
Works natively with your ERP, CRM, and finance stack. Connect QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, Okta, and your existing tools.
Warp API
Public API for payroll data, reporting, and compliance operations. Build custom workflows and integrate with your existing stack.
Frequently Asked Questions.
This is a core use case. Companies like Roam (45 employees), Stardust, Snowday Software, and Jabali AI use Warp so headcount changes don't become payroll emergencies. Batch onboard a team in minutes, and when the project wraps, offboarding compliance — COBRA notices, final pay, account closures — is handled autonomously.
Yes. Warp manages W-2 employees and global contractors in one platform. Each gets the correct classification, tax treatment, and compliance handling automatically. No separate systems for different worker types — whether it's a staff engineer, a freelance host, or a contracted camera crew.
Warp automatically registers you with every required state tax agency the moment you hire in a new state. Filing time drops from days to 5 minutes. Quarterly filings, unemployment insurance, and compliance notices are all handled without intervention — across every state your talent lives in.
Perfectly. Talent agencies manage creator relationships alongside corporate employees — two very different workforce profiles with different compliance requirements. Warp handles both in one platform without separate workflows, so managing talent operations doesn't require a dedicated ops team.
New hires onboard in 10 minutes with self-service portals. They complete tax documents, set up direct deposit, and enroll in benefits before their first day. Batch onboarding handles entire production crews at once — so you're staffed up the moment a project is greenlit.
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