As the Specialist, Legacy Digital Release Planning, you will schedule audio & video releases for all assigned Legacy digital products; gather key assets/metadata and update 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). Handle 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. Perform 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. Requirements include 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 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. Benefits include an inclusive, collaborative and global community, a modern office environment, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, 401K + employer matching, voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection, mental health and meditation resources, fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, caregiver leave, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans, investment in professional growth and development, time off for a winter recess. Sony Music is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of protected status under applicable laws.
