
Associate Director of Commercial Partnerships
Sony Music
Nashville, TNThis is a Full Time Job
The Associate Director, Commercial Partnerships is responsible for managing and growing digital commercial partnerships to drive discovery, engagement, and revenue. This role leads strategic pitching and campaign development across Digital Service Providers (DSPs) and works cross-functionally to ensure our artists are prioritized across key platforms.
What you'll do:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with DSP editorial and account teams to maximize exposure for priority releases and emerging opportunities.
• Pitch, plan, and execute strategic streaming campaigns that drive awareness, consumption, and audience growth.
• Develop playlisting strategies and integrated commercial campaigns that support both emerging and established artists.
• Assist with direct-to-consumer physical sales campaigns.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, release planning, and other internal teams to align streaming initiatives with broader campaign objectives.
• Craft data-informed pitches by analyzing internal performance metrics and competitive trends to identify opportunities for increased DSP support.
• Identify and test new monetization opportunities, innovative commercial concepts, and cultural touchpoints that extend beyond streaming.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while delivering timely, creative, and fan-centric initiatives.
• Partner closely with Release Planning to ensure accurate and on-time product delivery that meets DSP deadlines and quality standards.
Who you are:
• 5-7 years of relevant music industry experience, ideally with exposure to streaming, digital partnerships, or commercial strategy.
• Strong understanding of DSP ecosystems and current industry best practices.
• Passion for and familiarity with music of all genres strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Music Business, or a related field preferred.
• Comfortable working with performance data and able to translate insights into actionable strategies.
• A confident communicator and presenter with strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to manage complex internal and external relationships.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling sensitive artist and label information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and adept at managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
What we give you:
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
• Time off for a winter recess
Salary/Benefits
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) employer matching
Perks
• Inclusive and collaborative community
• Modern office environment
• Voluntary benefits like identity theft protection and mental health resources
• Investment in professional growth and development
• Time off for winter recess
Additional Information
Sony Music Nashville is dedicated to showcasing a diverse range of artists and their catalogs, contributing to the broader mission of Sony Music to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of various protected statuses.