Job Description
About Sony Music Entertainment
At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We've nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.
Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we're committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.
Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.
As a Specialist, National Promotion & Content, you will have the opportunity to utilize your exceptional communication skills to support the Sony Music Nashville roster of artists by proactively promoting airplay and maximizing exposure and consumption. You will have impact across the business by serving as a conduit for communication and information flow between SMN promotion, A&R, and marketing staffs, release planning & production, contributing to single and album launch plans, managing relationships with national radio partners, and planning and executing promotion events.
What you'll do:
• Develop and implement airplay + exposure strategies for SMN artists
• Solicit, compile, capture, edit, transcribe, internally deliver content for national radio & marketing partners:
• Maintain department content documentation
• Assist with on-site artist content captures
• Use skill and knowledge of digital audio editing, video editing/production software, and various broadcasting technologies to record and complete post-production editing
• Maintain Sony Prep Site uploading imprint specific content for use in weekly audio /video and streaming content e-blasts to radio & marketing/media clients
• Assist with department invoices/budgeting as needed for content purposes
• Assist with syndicated artist interviews including on-site visits, satellite tours, radio remotes + video calls, round tables, etc.
• Provide administrative support to SVP, Promotion including organizing and scheduling appointments and meetings, managing calendars, maintaining department contact lists, submitting and reconciling expense reports, etc.
• Provide support for regionals including traveling to multiple markets to cover shows, attending events and managing on-site promotions, aiding interviews and meet-n-greets at artist's shows, and facilitating giveaways
Who you are:
• An industry professional with a working knowledge of the music industry and/or country radio promotion (generally gained through 2+ years of experience working with artists and/or management)
• A content expert with demonstrated skill to create and produce/edit entertainment content in both audio and video format and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe suite (specifically Premiere Pro + Audition)
• A results-driven individual with demonstrated organizational skills and focus on attention to detail
• A problem solver with strong creative and strategic skills and sound editorial judgement
• An initiator with a drive for accuracy, time management, and task prioritization in administrative functions
• A continued learner with experience reading, interpreting, and operating Mediabase airplay systems
• A collaborator with a proven ability to maintain constructive working relationships with others and ability to adapt behavior to meet expectations and needs of different audiences
• A team player willing to work nights, weekends and travel as needed (approximately 1-2 times per month)
What we give you:
• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
• 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
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
• Time off for a winter recess
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2z5o6-18-221-237-220-42 in your application.