Music Release Planning Director

Job Description

Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars, as well as a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America.

What you'll do:
• Oversee and implement release planning schedule to ensure the timely delivery of all music, video, artwork and digital assets to the Asset Management System (AOMA) and physical manufacturing facilities.
• Complete entry of comprehensive release data in global release planning systems (GRPS) to ensure product setup for digital delivery or physical manufacturing. Update label departments with production deadlines.
• Lead weekly production meeting with A&R, Marketing, Sales, A&R Admin, Copyright, other groups to receive updates on artwork production, master delivery, digital asset creation and delivery, and physical sales forecasts.
• Deal effectively with unforeseen production problems to ensure prompt delivery of required assets.
• Maintain daily communication with Business Affairs, Copyright Clearance and A&R Administration departments regarding new releases, and track all legal clearances.
• Communicate with supply chain contacts to confirm manufacturing specifications and coordinate all assets for physical releases.
• Attend strategic and planning meetings related to evolving systems and responsibilities within the company.

Who you are:
• 5 years of experience (overall)
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to monitor time spent on a particular project and instruct departments of revised deadlines.
• Ability to work diplomatically with a diverse range of personnel from various departments as well outside producers, managers and recording artists.
• Ability to work under pressure, anticipate issues and resolve problems as they arise
• Ability to understand and implement company-wide systems, policies and procedures.
• Excellent computer and problem-solving skills (Sony proprietary systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, web browsers etc.)
• Knowledge of audio production, video production and artwork production a plus.

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
• 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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkk9y4-18-119-126-80-42 in your application.