Sony Music Entertainment · 2 months ago
Specialist, Release Planning
United States, Tennessee, Nashville
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSony Music Entertainment is a leading music company that supports a diverse roster of artists. The Specialist, US Release Planning will manage the label copy and metadata for Sony Music Nashville artists, ensuring accuracy and collaboration across various departments.
Digital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentMusic
Responsibilities
Project level ownership & execution of the label copy/metadata management process for Sony Music Nashville artists from start to finish
Collaborate and liaise with various departments across Sony Music Nashville such as, but not limited to, production assistants, label A&R, label Marketing, A&R Administration, Business Affairs, Copyright/IPL, Creative Services, Video Production and artist management teams to determine and gather all credits that make up each release’s label copy, i.e. participants such as performers, producers, songwriters (inclusive of publishers/splits), engineers, & arrangers, as well as all other necessary credits
Responsible for sourcing, compiling, inputting, confirming accuracy and proofreading label copy information for all SMN artists so that these releases are accurate internally and on digital partner platforms and so that royalties & payments are properly dispersed
Confirm Side Artist rights and accurate artist level tagging with Business Affairs & Commerce teams for public-facing display and functionality on digital partner platforms and within internal systems
Resolve discrepancies between label copy and master or artwork for all SMN artists
Transmit physical configuration (Vinyl/CD/Cassette, etc.) packaging documents to the art director for all SMN physical releases to meet scheduled release dates
Proofread art packaging files from Creative to ensure accurate copy on art file PDFs before they’re transmitted to print vendors as part of physical configuration finished products
Liaison with IT for GRPS label copy system improvements and updates
Maintain label copy files for all SMN artists and provide accurate label copy to approved internal and external contacts
Maintain regular, detailed communication of label copy information to the label & artist management as needed
Spearhead and maintain strict confidentiality for SMN releases according to the project reveal timeline including but not limited to using code names & internal metadata masking techniques
Qualification
Required
Calm, positive, while keeping a professional demeanor within a fast-paced & sometimes stressful environment
Highly organized, discrete, meticulously detail oriented but flexible in adapting and reprioritizing tasks
Self-confident and resourceful with the ability to anticipate potential issues and proactively work to put solutions in place
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Microsoft 365 Suite (including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel), Adobe Acrobat Reader, and familiarity using digital project management and issue tracking tools
Additional skills/traits needed to succeed in this position 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 and remain calm in stressful and demanding situations; strong work ethic; sense of humor; and being an excellent communicator and enthusiastic collaborator who works well with team members, external partners, artist teams, and senior management
Preferred
College graduate with 1-2 years of previous experience in the music industry preferred
Prior release planning, copyright, and/or A&R Admin experience at a record label is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage
401K + employer matching
Company-paid identity theft protection
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
Reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
Time off for a winter recess
Company
Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music is a music corporation owned and operated by Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate. It is a sub-organization of Legacy Recordings.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-05-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Christoph Behm
CEO GSA
Adam Cardew
Vice President
Recent News
2026-02-06
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