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Full-Time

Associate Director

Release Planning, Rca

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Sony Music Entertainment

Sony Music Entertainment

5,001-10,000 employees

Global music company managing artists and royalties

Entertainment
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$85k - $95kAnnually

Senior

Culver City, CA, USA

Category
Product Operations
Product Strategy
Product
Required Skills
Marketing
Requirements
  • 5-7 years of music industry experience required.
  • Major-label Release Planning/Project Management/Production experience is a plus.
  • Highly organized, discreet and meticulously detail oriented, with a natural ability to multitask and prioritize.
  • Able to execute seamlessly in stressful and demanding situations, interfacing with a wide range of personalities.
  • Someone who exhibits grace under pressure: unflaggingly calm, positive and professional in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
  • Self-confident and resourceful with the ability to anticipate potential snags and proactively work to put solutions in place.
  • Forward-looking and tech-savvy, with the ability to both see where a job is today and where it could evolve to in the future.
  • Sensitive and responsive to cultural differences.
Responsibilities
  • You will collaborate across a wide range of label departments.
  • Your work will include the ingestion of Sony Music audio and video assets into our asset storage and digital delivery systems, resolving any necessary quality-control issues with relevant departments.
  • You will help oversee delivery of RCA Records, Columbia Records and Epic Records digital releases, partnering with Sony Digital Operations and Media Production to ensure all are delivered accurately and on time.
  • You will work closely with A&R Administration, Business Affairs and IPL (Copyright) to ensure all assets are cleared for release, properly vetted for sample review, side artist clearances as well as proper tagging and mapping on digital platforms.
  • You will help strategize and plan multi-format physical releases.
  • You will help enforce strict production deadlines for physical releases in collaboration with U.S. D2C/Commercial & International Supply Chain teams along with International Marketing to ensure all scheduling, production and budgetary elements for the end-to-end supply chain process are accurate and on time to meet necessary production deadlines and release dates.
  • You will participate in a range of regularly scheduled collaborative cross-team, workability, product planning and strategy meetings, taking the initiative to further schedule and lead any breakout meetings throughout the workweek with internal teams as necessary.
  • You will join and contribute to ongoing system development, enhancement and implementation meetings and steering committees.
Sony Music Entertainment

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 unique 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, music production, and financial transparency.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1929

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SME's global reach and partnerships, such as with Pocketpair and Aniplex, offer expansive opportunities for career growth and international collaboration.
  • The company's commitment to nurturing new talent through internships and career opportunities ensures a steady pipeline of future industry leaders.
  • Involvement in high-profile campaigns like 'Your Voice, Your Power, Your Vote' highlights SME's influence and commitment to social impact.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive music industry requires constant innovation to maintain market leadership.
  • Legal battles against AI companies for copyright infringement could divert resources and impact SME's focus on core business activities.

What makes Sony Music Entertainment unique

  • Sony Music Entertainment's Artist Portal offers unparalleled financial transparency and insights for artists, setting it apart from competitors.
  • SME's diverse revenue streams, including music sales, licensing, and live performances, provide a robust financial foundation.
  • The company's proactive stance against unauthorized AI training on its music catalog demonstrates a strong commitment to protecting artists' rights.

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

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