Coordinator, Creative

Sony Corporation; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic organization that prioritizes creativity and collaboration. In this role, you'll engage with songwriters and artists, manage administrative tasks, and play a pivotal role in promoting music. From social media marketing to A&R support, your contributions will help shape the future of music. This innovative firm offers a supportive culture where your passion for music can flourish. Enjoy a hybrid work schedule, professional growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're ready to make an impact in the music industry, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life & Disability Coverage

RRSP Employer Matching

Flexible Time Off

Winter Recess Time Off

Qualifications

• Proactive self-starter with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional communicator comfortable with various stakeholders.
• Outstanding organizational skills with project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Register works and manage outreach to songwriters and managers.
• Upload audio files and assist with social media marketing.
• Support A&R and sync licensing teams with creative additions.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Social Media Marketing

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Bachelor's Degree in Communication

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft SharePoint

Canva

Job description

At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP at https://www.sonymusicpub.com/en .

Why join Sony Music Group?

Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people.

This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too.

Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.

What You’ll Do: (job responsibilities)

• Register works in our internal administration system, including outreach to songwriters/managers.
• Upload audio files to our internal database.
• Social media marketing including strategy, scheduling, and post creation.
• Sync marketing blast creation including graphic design, playlist assembly.
• Support A&R and sync licensing teams with creative additions to sync pitching / briefs.
• Assist in connecting with music supervisors to obtain briefs/pitches.
• Assemble and update A&R looking list to share opportunities with SMP songwriters.
• Studio scheduling point for bookings by songwriters, artists and A&R.
• Support global affiliates through tour invitations, show attendance, sync pitching.
• A&R scouting support including discovery, relationship management, introductions.
• A&R research support including reviewing charts for unsigned songwriters.
• Compile all new releases by SMP songwriters to provide to team.
• Assist with coordination of songwriting camps.
• Juno Awards preparation and submission.
• Creation and maintenance of songwriter bios/one sheets.
• Assistance with scheduling songwriter collaborations.
• Review songwriter demos to provide creative ideas (ie. sessions, placements, syncs)
• Attendance at shows, industry events representing SMP.
• Handle other administrative, sync, A&R and general office related tasks as needed.

Who You Are: (skills and experience required)

• A proactive, self-starter who has strong problem solving, social, and interpersonal skills.
• An exceptional communicator, comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders including artists, songwriters, managers, lawyers, agents, record label A&R, music supervisors, and other industry partners.
• Dedicated to providing best in class service to SMPs global team of songwriters and executives.
• Ability to excel in a fast paced and exciting environment while keeping focused on priorities with a high attention to detail and follow through.
• Positive and proactive team player who is also comfortable working independently.
• Comfortable taking ownership of responsibilities, being accountable and managing time wisely.
• Outstanding organizational skills, with project management experience a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Teams and Sharepoint) along with creative tools including Canva. Able to quickly grasp new systems.
• Passionate about a wide variety of music genres with the desire and flexibility to represent SMP at concerts, studio sessions, industry events.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in music, marketing, communication, business or related major.
• 7.5-hour business workday but variations in work volume frequently require extended working hours for evening and late-night events.

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 RRSP employer matching
• We invest in your professional growth & development
• Flexible Time Off
• A Hybrid Work Schedule
• Time off for a winter recess.

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Values

Creator first

In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship, putting our creators at the forefront of it all. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms. Whatever your role, your support is integral to the success of this creator first mission.

We are home to some of the most talented people in the world – teams, leaders, visionaries, innovators and creators. We fuel excellence and empower performance to lead the industry in quality and setting higher standards.

Elevate each other

A diverse organization united in our support and trust for one another, readiness to learn and desire to collaborate. Bringing our energy and unique experiences to elevate what we can all achieve.

Imagine more

Curious and adaptable, we boldly embrace change, whilst daring to challenge and redefine what’s gone before. We find ways to accelerate progress and positively disrupt. Ready to pave a new way and create what comes next.

Act responsibly

Doing the right thing and holding ourselves accountable guides us in making a better place to work, to create and effect change. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion ensures our environment is for all and our decisions have a positive impact on our teams, business, partners, industry, communities and planet.