Marketing Associate

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.

OVO Sound is looking for a Marketing Associate to join their team. The candidate will assist in spearheading marketing initiatives across the OVO Sound roster and the label itself. The label is made up of a close-knit team of people who are passionate about culture, entertainment, music and most importantly, the artists signed to the label. At times, you may be asked to perform duties that are not within the direct scope provided here. This ensures that your voice on the team is taken into consideration and implemented as we perform daily tasks as a label to help grow our artists.

• Help product-manage assigned albums and accompanying single releases
• Serve as the supporting project manager for the successful execution of marketing plans, as well as support for the day-to-day operations and management of the artist's rollout
• Ensure effective execution across all go-to market plans and experiences that ultimately generate fan engagement, earned media and incremental revenue throughout the entire lifecycle of the artist's projects
• Work cross-functionally to ensure projects are completed on time to and to the highest quality and expectations
• Give your own creative input on production and ideation of promotional/marketing ideas
• Manage resourcing allocations, workflows and expenses as it relates to overall campaign
• Ensure that all aspects of a campaign are signed off on by all necessary parties and delivered to standard and goal
• Problem solves, influence and campaign to secure approvals for all aspects of developed strategy
• Work closely with the artist and their representation - managers, creative teams, lawyers as the gatekeeper of all approvals throughout execution and that all their needs are met without sacrificing goals set
• Gather results with fellow team members to deliver post-rollout analyses of executed campaigns
• Manage highly sensitive, confidential information with the highest level of discretion
• Be the point person on-the-ground in Toronto for artist needs
• Please note, cross-border travel is a condition of this job, due to the multi-national spread of OVO Sound's artist roster

• Must have at least 2+ years of experience in digital marketing
• Build relationships with the internal OVO Sound staff
• Must be immersed in music and culture
• Manage relationships with top-level artists, managers, and other partners as the conversations relate to digital marketing
• An ambitious individual who is a self-starter
• Great communication, oral and written skills are a must
• Actively participate in team meetings, discussions, and planning activities
• Lead meetings relating to digital marketing and associated tasks
• Be accustomed to working under tight deadlines
• Possess a strong work ethic; strong organization skills and focused attention to detail with a sense of urgency
• Great communication, oral and written skills are a must
• Be proactive, passionate and driven to learn about all aspects of the music industry
• Previous experience working in the music industry
• Experience using industry tools such as Nielsen Music Connect, Mediabase, etc
• Strong Computer Skills - Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

• 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.