
Content Development Manager
Sony Music
Los Angeles, CAThis is a Full Time Job
The Manager, Content Development role is a pivotal team member of our content development team. This role is tasked with shooting (when appropriate) and editing short form content for digital/social distribution. This person must excel in a fast-paced environment and be able to balance multiple projects simultaneously. The right person will use their creative vision across multiple artist social platforms and to help create compelling video content that is optimized for short form platforms and leads to artist discovery and consumption.
What you'll do:
• Produce and Edit Short Form Videos. Produce, edit, retouch, and color-correct short form videos across vertical format channels (ie TikTok, IG Reels), including content for paid media campaigns.
• Generate Creative Content Ideas. Develop and create short form content ideas on the fly that are engaging and optimized for TikTok, IG Reels and YouTube Shorts.
• Create Motion Graphics. Design and create animated motion graphic assets for social media, landing pages, and DSPs.
• Shoot Social Content. Be prepared to shoot social content, primarily using a phone but also with other equipment, especially when artists are on site or when there are immediate social media opportunities to capture.
• Monitor Social Media Trends. Stay updated on social media trends, tools, apps, and benchmarks to measure the impact and effectiveness of different types of content.
• Manage Multiple Projects. Successfully manage numerous projects with overlapping deadlines, including project management and communication with stakeholders to gather and implement feedback.
Who you are:
Technical Competencies
• Content Creation and Editing: Proficiency in shooting high-quality short videos and photos, as well as editing them using software like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Photoshop.
• Short Form Content Expertise: Deep understanding of the latest trends and best practices in short form vertical content, particularly for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Social Media Platforms: Expertise in various social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, etc.), including their algorithms, trends, and best practices.
Durable Competencies
• Creativity and Innovation: Strong creative vision and the ability to think outside the box to produce original and engaging content.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey messages clearly and effectively.
• Time Management and Organization: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and stay organized.
• Adaptability and Learning Agility: Openness to feedback, willingness to learn new skills, and adaptability to rapidly changing social media trends and technologies.
What we give you:
• 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
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Salary/Benefits
$80,000.00
- 90,000.00
per year
The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
California Pay Range
$80,000 - $90,000 USD
Additional Information
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.