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At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP at https://www.sonymusicpub.com/en.

Why join Sony Music Group?

Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people.

This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too.

Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.

Job Purpose: Help the SMP A&R department with daily administrative tasks and find new music.

What You’ll Do:

Help with administrative needs that include but are not limited to completing daily tasks for the executive team, allocation of receipts/folios for expense reports, running basic errands, and organizing digital information
Research unsigned songwriters and breaking artists via streaming DSPs, attend shows for talent discovery, social media management & more, and provide a weekly report to the A&R team
Desk coverage for executive team and/or studio staff as needed
Assist receptionist with welcoming guests into SMP studios and stocking kitchen/lobby with food and drinks
Add songs into our PITCH database to make songs available and ready to use for our Sync team
Collecting US Airplay Add boards from Mediabase weekly to provide to team as well as any other relevant charts
Create information blurbs and release playlists for signed songwriters
Compile all new releases by US SMP songwriters on New Music Fridays to provide to team
Listen to demos from SMP songwriters to provide creative ideas including but not limited to session ideas, pitching placements, and more
Help create criteria specific informational songwriter decks to be provided to the Sync team for music supervisors from networks and studios

Who You Are:

Passionate and knowledgeable about the music industry and A&R Music Publishing
Currently enrolled in an accredited university
Strong organization skills and attention to detail

What We Give You:

You join an inclusive, collaborative, and global community where you’ll have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
We invest in your professional growth & development

DISCLAIMER:

The anticipated base hourly for this position is $18. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

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