Coordinator, Release Planning

Sony Music

  • New York City, NY
  • $50,000-54,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
About Sony Music EntertainmentAt 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.The Coordinator, US Release Planning will be responsible for providing full administrative support to the SVP, US Release Planning, Sony Music as well as the Centralized US Release Planning department. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:What you'll do:
  • Coordinate access to SVP, US Release Planning, Sony Music maintaining their schedule by planning/scheduling meetings, both in-person and online as needed.
  • Provide support during meetings with sharing & updating documents real time and/or presenting.
  • Act as a liaison between the SVP and a wide array of internal contacts (across Sony Music) and external contacts including senior management across all divisions and departments of Sony Music labels, artist managers, outside studios, Sony Music US & international supply chains, physical manufacturing vendors and more.
  • Maintain Columbia Records release schedules for distribution to label staff and for weekly production/scheduling meetings.
  • Maintain promotional assets for all Columbia & Epic Records releases for digital delivery as needed for radio promotion.
  • Order and maintain files, music product (including confidential pre-release items), special packaging samples, office supplies and tickets for the department.
  • Create and schedule artist Merchandise products in the internal systems for the Sony Music US frontline labels
  • Enter and track JIRA tickets for audio and video QC and upload to Sony delivery systems for the Sony Music US frontline labels
  • Prepare business expense reports in a timely, accurate, efficient manner and coordinate travel as needed.
  • Provide back-up support to the other Sony Music US frontline label release planning teams as needed.
Who you are:
  • College graduate with 1-year previous administrative experience in the music business preferred
  • Calm, positive and professional demeanor within a fast-paced environment
  • Thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Suite including but not limited to Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Confidentiality and discretion are of the utmost importance in this role.
  • Must be punctual and willing to work overtime as needed and as approved.
  • Additional skills and abilities that are necessary to succeed in this position include: organization; meticulous attention to detail; the ability to multi-task with high interpersonal skills; the ability to excel in sometimes stressful and demanding situations; initiative and the ability to anticipate what's next then proactively work to resolve any issues; and a strong work ethic.
What we give you:
  • 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
  • Our Hybrid with Flexibility approach combines the flexibility of remote working with the benefits of in-person collaboration whenever we need to come together to do our best work. Managers will partner with their teams and employees to establish work arrangements that meet the business, team, and individual needs.
  • 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
  • Time off for a winter recess
Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.The anticipated annual base salary 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.New York Pay Range$50,000—$54,000 USD

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