Administrative Assistant, Publicity

About Sony Music Entertainment

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

As the Administrative Assistant of Publicity, you will:

What you'll do:

• Assist SME Japan NY office associates with daily administrative operation, provide SME Japan with local support for artists and staff, such as promotion, publicity, coordination, visa paperwork, and bringing in new business opportunities.
• Handle department needs including processing administrative documents, ordering office supplies, mailing out documents and promotional materials, filing, scanning, faxing, etc.
• Coordinate transportation, lodging, restaurants and other necessary requests from SME Japan staff members and artists
• Compile weekly sales data and distribute to necessary parties
• Coordinate working visa process to obtain visas for artists in a timely manner
• Maintain press lists/databases for the department.
• Manage SME Japan Instagram account; update on events and releases
• Create and send out press releases for upcoming music releases, shows and events
• Coordinate publicity requests for SME Japan artists
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and media personnel
• Occasionally attend and provide support at conventions, concerts and promotional events

Who you are:

• Fluent in English and Japanese language; verbal and written
• Interest in music and/or anime industry
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Knowledge and ability to interact with high profile artists, managers, etc.

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

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.