Full-Time

Manager – Marketing

Mass Appeal

Posted on 2/21/2025

Sony Music Entertainment

Sony Music Entertainment

5,001-10,000 employees

Global music company managing artists and royalties

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$69k - $73kAnnually

Mid

Los Angeles, CA, USA

In-office 4 days a week.

Category
Brand & Creative Marketing
General Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Marketing
Data Analysis

You match the following Sony Music Entertainment's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 3+ years professional Marketing experience
  • Music industry experience with an emphasis in Marketing
  • Knowledge and experience in the ever-changing music industry
  • Organize, prioritize, and execute a wide range of tasks with heavy workloads and tight deadlines
  • Management experience with internal and external stakeholders
  • Creativity and willingness to think outside the box
  • Self-directed and self-motivated
  • Ability to function under pressure and with little to no supervision
  • Comfortable working in ambiguous situations
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Ability to pivot and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong teamwork skills and communication abilities with the ability to write and convey marketing plans/efforts to artist teams and senior executives
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, including adaptability, personal effectiveness, and the ability to establish quick rapport
  • Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
  • Google Suites proficiency (Email, Calendar, Chat, G-drive, Google Meet)
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with artists and their representatives to define marketing objectives and oversee campaign execution for the Mass Appeal label
  • Identify KPIs for each project
  • Collaborate with and drive marketing efforts from all label teams including social, radio, press, commerce, production, A&R, and international efforts
  • Manage the conception, communication, and execution of marketing campaigns including but not limited to audience growth campaigns, and all digital and physical/OOH initiatives
  • Plan, and account for project and campaign marketing budgets, deliverables, and timelines with the VP of Marketing
  • Manage/update necessary marketing materials including artist decks, bio, video descriptions and more
  • Assist with the direction of creative assets and marketing collateral to ensure visual communication and brand standards are met
  • Handle campaign execution with a focus on domestic and international audience engagement and growth
  • Manage team shared drive to ensure all assets are uploaded in appropriate folders
  • Develop relationships and secure opportunities with marketing partners, agencies, and DSPs
  • Work alongside the Director of Label Production for the delivery of all assets to various distribution partners and be actively involved in sales pitches to DSP’s, while managing and adhering to delivery deadlines
  • Contribute digital strategies for the company, label and artist releases. Consult and provide promotional drivers, and marketing ideas when applicable
  • Secure brand partnership opportunities for artists and label
  • Manage launch events
Sony Music Entertainment

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Sony Music Entertainment is a major player in the music industry, offering a wide range of services to artists and music fans. The company focuses on discovering and promoting musical talent while managing music rights and royalties. It generates revenue through music sales, including physical albums, digital downloads, and streaming, as well as licensing deals for use in films and commercials. Live performances and tours also contribute to its income, along with managing artists' royalties to ensure fair compensation. A key feature is the Artist Portal, which provides artists with tools to analyze their earnings and make informed decisions about their careers. Sony Music is dedicated to nurturing new talent through internships and career opportunities, ensuring a pipeline of future industry leaders. Overall, Sony Music Entertainment stands out for its comprehensive approach to talent management, financial transparency, and diverse revenue streams.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1929

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What believers are saying

  • AI-driven analytics enhance understanding of listener preferences and marketing strategies.
  • Virtual concerts allow global audience reach without geographical constraints.
  • Blockchain technology improves transparency and efficiency in royalty distribution.

What critics are saying

  • Independent platforms like DistroKid challenge traditional labels with better artist revenue shares.
  • AI-generated music may disrupt traditional music production and artist management.
  • Legal battles over streaming royalties pose financial risks for the company.

What makes Sony Music Entertainment unique

  • Sony Music's Artist Portal offers unique financial insights for artists' careers.
  • The company has a vast catalog of historically significant recordings.
  • Sony Music's global reach includes recent expansions in Central Europe and Greece.

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Benefits

You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey

A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork

An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching

Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans

We invest in your professional growth & development

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