Associate Director, Digital Strategy & Executive Communications
Sony Music
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At Sony Music, we are passionate about helping our artists succeed in an industry that sees constant change and innovation. The Global Digital Business team is on the front lines, ensuring that we make the most of our relationships with major digital distribution partners, such as Apple, Spotify or Amazon, and work with the most exciting digital music startups. We strive to be ahead of the curve and shape how customers connect with artists and content they love.
The Associate Director, Digital Strategy & Executive Communications position will work directly with executives in the Global Digital Business, including the President, to develop and effectively communicate the group’s digital strategy, helping to set the overall strategic direction of the company with respect to its priorities and deal-making. The role will form a critical part of SME’s Digital Strategy & Investments team and predominantly focus on tracking industry developments, analyzing trends and identifying opportunities in the digital music landscape, as well as participation in strategic projects and communication of initiatives to key stakeholders.
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 identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Responsibilities
• Play a role in evaluating Sony Music's strategic direction by conducting rigorous industry research and analysis, closely monitoring ongoing developments in the digital music landscape, and presenting relevant analyses and insights with actionable recommendations to senior management on a regular basis
• Create materials to communicate complex market trends and the group’s strategic initiatives to key stakeholders in a visually clear and stimulating manner by conducting research and analysis, as well as collecting relevant analysis from core teams to explain rationale and impacts, tailoring presentation styles and information to the context and audience
• Be the subject matter expert and point person responsible for informing senior management on the digital media landscape and the future revenue outlook of the recorded music market
• Independently develop and create compelling presentations for the group’s senior management team to internal and external stakeholders, including for board meetings, conferences, business planning sessions, and other key meetings, as well as generally prepare executives with research and data for these meetings
• Assist in tracking progress of key strategic initiatives undertaken by the group to update and inform senior management
Qualifications
• Exceptional presentation building and data visualization skills
• Proficiency in PowerPoint with strong command of the operational details
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to capture and synthesize most relevant information
• Exceptional research capabilities and analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and deep attention to detail
• Exceptional ability to turn complex data insights into visually compelling and digestible presentations suited for a specific audience
• Passion for music and the digital media sector
• Ability to provide accurate and timely results under tight schedules and while managing multiple priorities
• Proactive self-starter with agility to flex from high-level strategist and tactical thinker to practical implementation and day-to-day execution
• Entrepreneurial mindset, able to come up with creative inputs, suggestions, and solutions to a variety of business problems
• Adept at working with people at various levels/functions and managing relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders
• 4-year undergraduate degree required and MBA preferred (0-1 year post MBA)
• 3-5 years of experience in a top-tier management consulting firm or comparable position in a digital media company preferred