Sony Music is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Manager to tell the story of our company, record labels, artists, and executives. We are looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills, to tell the stories – internally and externally – that differentiate Sony Music UK. We’re looking for a motivated and driven team player with an entrepreneurial spirit.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract role.
What you’ll do:
External Communication and PR:
- Lead PR and corp comms for Sony Music’s key initiatives including corporate news, executive moves, acquisitions, crisis comms, CSR efforts.
- Write press releases, speeches and briefing documents.Regularly develop and pitch stories and thought leadership ideas aligning with company goals.
- Oversee content strategy for Website and LinkedIn. Set KPIs and provide comprehensive campaign reporting and actionable insights.
- Develop and implement strategic media plans engaging with mainstream and social media, to build awareness and understanding among key stakeholders of Sony Music’s business strategies, market performance and brand position.
- Develop and cultivate relationships with key editors, journalists and influencers at business and trade outlets, and pitch stories and advertorial content aligning with company goals.
- Coordinate all industry awards and events submissions across the labels to ensure Sony Music is well represented.
- Review all employee interviews, panels and keynote speaking opportunities.
- Design and commission corporate adverts (EG. incl. industry award programmes).
Internal Communication:
- Draft all official internal communication across multiple platforms.
- Oversee and approve internal emails, newsletters, intranet, and work with the team to develop new channels and platforms.
- Engage with senior management to develop written material for internal and public distribution in support of company needs including internal communications and thought leadership initiatives.
- Work with labels and departments across the company and meet key internal stakeholders regularly to identify PR opportunities and then act upon them.
- Advise stakeholders and departments across the business on the best communications approach.
- Measurement: Analyse the effectiveness of projects and channels and provide insights on the most effective ways to reach employees
Who you are:
- Minimum of 5 years working in a communication and/or public relations role.
- Previous experience working in the music industry.
- Clear and concise verbal and written communicator. Excellent networking and relationship building skills and the ability to interact with confidence with all different levels and functions within an organization.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Exhibit professionalism and skills necessary to establish and maintain a high level of credibility, and diplomacy
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to deliver on multiple, concurrent priorities
What we give you:
- You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
- A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
- An excellent range of benefits, like flexible working, core hours, childcare allowance, private medical cover, a generous pension scheme, life assurance and income protection, plus loads of music biz perks
- We invest in your professional growth & development
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