--- title: 'Press and Promotion Executive (Fixed term contract) at Sony Music' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/press-and-promotion-executive-fixed-term-contract-sony-music-london-a3ghg30cq9c3' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-04' --- # Press and Promotion Executive (Fixed term contract) at Sony Music - **Company:** Sony Music - **Location:** London, United Kingdom - **Posted:** 2026-10-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-04 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonymusicentertainment/jobs/8923214002 ## Job description We have an exciting opportunity to join the Sony Music Ireland team as a Press & Promotions Executive on a fixed term basis for 12 months. In this role you will help deliver creative, impactful press, radio, TV and promotional campaigns across our roster of local and international artists. Working closely with the Press & Promotions Manager and the wider marketing team, the Press & Promotions Executive will execute promotional campaigns, build relationships across Irish media and identify opportunities to increase the visibility and reach of our artists and releases. This is a fixed term contract role for 12 months February 2027 to February 2028. What you'll do: - Execute press & promotional campaigns across radio, press, online media and TV, working closely with the Press & Promotions Manager to secure airplay, interviews, features, sessions, performances and other promotional opportunities. - Build and maintain strong relationships across the Irish Media industry, including radio, broadcast, press and digital contacts, proactively presenting new music and identifying opportunities for artists. - Coordinate artist promotional activity, including interviews, sessions, performances, promotional days and artist visits, liaising with media, artist management, label teams and suppliers to ensure activity runs smoothly. - Represent Sony Music Ireland and its artists at concerts, showcases, promotional events and other industry activity, including occasional evening and weekend commitments where required. - Work collaboratively across Marketing, Digital, Commercial, UK and International label teams, providing clear updates on campaign progress, opportunities, media feedback and results. - Monitor campaigns and support the effective running of Press & Promotions, including tracking media coverage and airplay, maintaining campaign and media information, servicing releases and assets, responding to media enquiries and completing relevant campaign administration. Who you are: - Relevant experience working in music, media, entertainment, PR, promotions or a related environment, or an equivalent creative industry that is transferrable to the skills required for the role - A genuine passion for music, artists and popular culture, with a good understanding of the Irish music and media landscape - A confident communicator and natural relationship builder, with the ability to develop strong professional relationships across radio, press, online media and TV - Highly organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment - Creative and curious, with an instinct for identifying promotional opportunities and finding new ways to connect artists with audiences - Experience of working with radio, press, online media, TV, artists or artist management would be an advantage What we give you: - You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day - A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best - 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 - We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives - We provide an excellent range of benefits like private medical cover, a generous pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, plus loads of music industry perks. There’s also time off over winter break ## Equal Opportunities As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Music’s aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Music is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. We employ, retain, promote and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants according to their merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We apply this policy without regard to any individual’s sex, race, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or disability. Privacy Policy Please click [here](http://tools.sonymusiccreative.com/privacy/PCP_UK.pdf) to read our privacy policy before beginning the application process as you will need to agree to the terms of the policy before submitting your information. Please note that applicants must be at least 18 years of age. ## #LI-HH1 ## About Sony Music ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Sony Music Entertainment is the recorded music and publishing arm of Sony Group, managing a global roster of artists and a vast catalog of music while operating one of the industry’s leading record labels and distribution platforms. - **Entity Type**: Private (Wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation) - **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States - **Founded**: 1991 (as Sony Music Entertainment, following the acquisition of CBS Records) - **Founders**: Not applicable (corporate division of Sony Group) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Music – Recorded music, music publishing, artist services, and distribution. - **Target customers**: B2B (streaming services, advertisers, film/TV studios); B2C (music fans via streaming, live events, merchandise); Enterprise (brand partnerships, sync licensing). - **Mission statement**: “To shape what is coming next in music, technology, and culture” and “entertain and move people.” ## Products & Services - **Record Labels (Columbia, Epic, RCA, Arista Nashville, etc.)**: A&R, recording, marketing, and promotion of artists across all genres. - **Music Publishing (Sony Music Publishing)** : Administration of song rights, sync licensing, and songwriter development. - **Distribution & Artist Services (The Orchard, AWAL)** : Digital distribution, marketing, and global reach for independent artists and labels. - **Direct-to-Consumer (D2C)**: Merchandising, fan engagement platforms, and e‑commerce (Three Ten Merch, The Merch Collective). - **Podcasting & Content**: Original podcast production and ad sales (Global Podcasting division). - **Film & TV Sync**: Licensing music for media (SyncShop, Business & Legal Affairs teams). ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private subsidiary); Sony Group Corporation’s music segment reported revenue of approximately ¥1.6 trillion (~$10.6 billion) for FY2024 (ended March 2025). - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue (music segment) – ~$10.6 billion (FY2024) – as reported by Sony Group. - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Parent company Sony Group Corporation; strategic partnerships with streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music), film studios, and global brands. - **Growth Signals**: Continued expansion through acquisitions (AWAL, Alamo Records, Somethin’ Else); growing podcast and D2C revenue; investment in emerging technology (AI, immersive audio); global headcount of thousands with active hiring across 20+ countries. ## Competitive Advantages - **Vast, iconic catalog**: Ownership of the world’s largest music catalog (over 5 million songs) and rights to legendary artists (Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Queen, etc.). - **End‑to‑end artist ecosystem**: From A&R and recording to publishing, distribution, merchandise, and sync – all under one roof. - **Global scale & Sony synergy**: Access to Sony’s electronics, gaming (PlayStation), and entertainment divisions for cross‑promotion and technology innovations. - **Deep industry relationships**: Long‑standing ties with streaming services, radio, live events, and media partners. ## Strategic Focus - **Digital transformation**: Expanding direct‑to‑consumer channels, fan‑data analytics, and personalized experiences. - **Emerging technology**: Investment in AI‑assisted music creation, spatial audio, and virtual concerts. - **Global growth**: Strengthening presence in high‑growth markets (India, Latin America, Africa) via local labels and partnerships. - **Diversified revenue**: Growing non‑streaming income through sync licensing, brand partnerships, podcasting, and live events. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “Honour the creative journey” – a collaborative, creative environment that values insight, integrity, and imagination. - **Career development**: Award‑winning 12‑month paid internship programs, global mobility, and internal learning opportunities. - **Remote / Hybrid / Office**: Roles are posted for both in‑office (New York, Nashville, Los Angeles, London, Mumbai, Warsaw) and remote positions – policy varies by team and function. - **Perks**: Competitive compensation, benefits, access to a global music community, and the chance to work directly with top artists. - **Engineering & Data**: Growing data analytics, security, and engineering teams (e.g., Label Analytics, Cyber Security, Automation) – tech roles are integrated into a creative business. ## Sources 1. [Sony Music Global Job Board (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonymusicentertainment/jobs/8239876002) 2. [Sony Music Careers](https://careers.sonymusic.com/jobs/) 3. [Inside Sony Music – Introducing Sony Music Careers](https://www.sonymusic.com/inside-sony-music/introducing-sony-music-careers/) 4. [Careers FAQ – Sony Music Careers](https://careers.sonymusic.com/how-we-hire/frequently-asked-questions/) 5. 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