Manager, Creative Marketing Advertising (Creative)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Support all creative sync executives with playlist collaboration, asset management (e.g., gathering hi-res files, instrumentals, lyrics), and split/ownership information, music deliveries, or follow-up as requested by sync executives as needed.
• Maintain a targeted regularly updated list of upcoming films, television, trailer and promo projects for pitching opportunities, keeping the team up to date on new productions, clients, platforms, and market trends.
• Liaise with A&R to provide timely updates on new signings and priority releases.
• Manage the influx of music distributed by A&R, global affiliates, managers, and songwriters by curating internal playlists for listening sessions and pitch references, some of which will be used for client-facing mailers.
• Assist in gathering assets from A&R, management, and partners for weekly marketing mailers.
• Maintain the DISCO account including updating playlists, metadata, and assets.
• Run regular reports on client usage to help strategize on best practices.
• Track placement activity and catalog usage by compiling internal reports or usage highlights.
• Attend meetings, showcases, and live shows as needed.
• Assist in organizing showcases, client listening sessions, conferences, and sync camps.
• Support the team with expense reports and administrative tasks.
• Assist on special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in music publishing or related field.
• Extensive and well-established relationships across the music industry.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong relationships with songwriters, managers, attorneys, estates, and internal teams.
• In-depth knowledge of Sony Music Publishing's catalog and market opportunities preferred.
• Global mindset with ability to operate on an international scale.
• Deep expertise in music publishing, including transaction types such as acquisitions, admin deals, reversion scenarios.
• Proven ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional leadership teams.
• Creative and pragmatic problem-solver with strategic thinking skills.
• Strong business acumen, experience advising on catalog operations, and data synthesis skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• High level of integrity and discretion handling confidential information.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to Have

• Experience with music licensing and sync opportunities.
• Familiarity with DISCO or similar account management tools.
• Knowledge of current market trends in music and entertainment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred).
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in music publishing or related field.

Benefits & Perks

• Attractive and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching.
• Voluntary benefits like identity theft protection, mental health and meditation resources, fertility coverage, paid leave for childbirth, bonding, caregiving, and support for developmental disabilities and neurodiversity.
• Subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans.
• Flexible Time Off and time off for winter recess.
• Modern office environment designed for productivity and growth.
• Investment in professional development and opportunities to create impact.