Director, Corporate Communications – Sony Music

Company Website: https://www.sonymusic.com/
Location: New York City, NY
Position Type: Management
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

• Develop communications strategies and tactics around the company’s values and stories.
• Ensure Sony Music has strong communication plans and execution in place for its employee networks and key milestones throughout the year.
• Partner with Corporate Communications team members and key senior executives and stakeholders to execute on communications strategies.
• Manage several projects simultaneously while working collaboratively with the corporate communications team and internal stakeholders.
• Develop integrated storytelling to support and elevate the voice and work of Sony Music employees.
• Work with key external partners to create communications opportunities.
• Generate new ideas and collaborate with others in a matrixed, creative environment.
• Drive consensus across various business units for company’s communications goals.
• Assess audiences to leverage appropriate communications channels and develop content to meet different needs for communications strategies.
• Collaborate with the company’s Employee Resource Groups to effectively capture and communicate company stories and values.
• Continuously challenge the messaging and channels to keep content fresh.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Six to eight years in communications at a global corporation or equivalent experience.
• Direct experience with Diversity and Inclusion communications a plus.
• Proven ability to thoroughly and concisely advise on communications strategies, build relationships with internal and external audiences and enhance the overall organization’s culture, diversity and performance.
• Experience in successfully pitching journalists and developing media opportunities for high profile brands and executives.
• Strong writing skills including talking points, op-eds, strategic blog posts.
• A strong team orientation and experience required.
• Track record successfully managing internal and external communications at a global company including ability to collaborate with colleagues across the globe and understand cultural differences to ensure appropriate messaging.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure with a sense of humor.
• Ability to influence and drive positive change as an effective business partner.
• Strong presentation and communications skills.
• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.