Specialist, Legacy Digital Release Planning

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 the Specialist, Legacy Digital Release Planning:

• Schedule audio & video releases for all assigned Legacy digital products; gathering key assets/metadata and updating statuses as the projects progress
• Oversee delivery of all assigned releases coordinating closely with Digital Operations, Sales and Marketing to ensure releases are available on time, as detailed in the release plan
• Track clearances for all assigned releases with Business Legal Affairs and Copyright and communicate issues as needed
• Manage timely ingestion of all assets for assigned products into AOMA (proprietary asset storage & delivery system)
• Manage Legacy Branded YouTube Channels (high volume, manually delivered and claimed)
• Video Inline Swaps/Video Asset Upgrades (UpRes’d SD and HD videos)
• Manage all Legacy Digital Video Longform products in conjunction with Sony Music Vision (Sony Music’s Film & TV division)
• Maintain consistency between the Legacy Digital Release schedule and the Sony Music Vision release schedule, to ensure the two groups stay synchronized.
• Digital Catalog Maintenance (product updates, resolution of partner tickets, curation requests, scheduling updates, research into product history, rights checks, etc.)
• Represent Legacy Recordings in weekly meeting with A&R and Sony Music Vision

• College graduate with 2 years of previous experience in the music industry preferred
• Calm, positive, and professional demeanor within a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility in adapting and reprioritizing tasks
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft Suite (including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Additional skills/traits needed to succeed in this position include: organization, discretion, confidentiality, initiative, meticulous attention to detail and multi-tasking; ability to handle and work with all types of personalities; sensitivity to cultural differences; self-confidence; ability to excel in stressful and demanding situations; resourcefulness; ability to anticipate what’s next and proactively work to solve any issues; strong work ethic; sense of humor

• 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

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.