Specialist, Creative Operations

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, Creative Operations: 

• Provide operational support for the internal creative + content teams; examples include (but are not limited to) agreements for photoshoots and content shoots, processing and tracking invoices, vendor maintenance, etc 
• Assist with the in-house production of artist photo and content shoots. Coordinate all vendors, schedules, fees and payments, artist budgets and agreements.
• Facilitate payments, schedules. and contracts related to each project.
• Route deal memos and review contracts with BA to ensure proper policies and procedures are in place prior to all photo + content shoots
• Liaise between marketing and release planning to ensure timely delivery of single and album artwork across the Columbia roster
• License artwork for all commercial use, and be the key point of contact for all external photographers and designers to discuss terms, fees, and deliverables for approval for the entire Columbia records label roster

• Experience:
  • 2–4 years of relevant operational and/or production coordination experience in the music, entertainment, or creative industries
  • Familiarity with content and photo shoot production processes, especially in a label or creative agency environment
• Skills & Knowledge:
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and vendors simultaneously
  • Proficient in processing contracts, invoices, and production paperwork with a high degree of accuracy
  • Knowledge of licensing, rights, and usage terms for photography and design in a commercial context
  • Solid understanding of creative workflows, especially in relation to marketing, artwork delivery, and release planning
• Communication:
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; able to liaise effectively between internal departments and external creatives
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Comfortable with standard business software (ie Excel, Google Workspace) and project management tools (ie Monday)
• Personal Attributes:
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and resourceful
  • Passion for music and visual storytelling
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities

• 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.