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title: 'Release Planning Coordinator at Sony Music'
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# Release Planning Coordinator at Sony Music

- **Company:** Sony Music
- **Location:** Johannesburg, South Africa
- **Posted:** 2026-09-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonymusicentertainment/jobs/8801113002

## Job description

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll oversee the delivery of music products from A&R handoff through to commercial release. Acting as a key link between A&R, Business Affairs, Product Management, Creative and Production teams, you'll help ensure releases are delivered accurately, on time, and to the highest standard. You'll also play a central role in maintaining the release schedule and supporting the ongoing improvement of our supply chain processes.

## What You'll Do

- Manage release planning to ensure all products are delivered to DSPs on time.
- Perform quality checks on metadata and assets before release.
- Partner with A&R, Business Affairs and labels to meet release and pitching deadlines.
- Maintain the digital release schedule and manage label expectations.
- Register video releases with RiSA.
- Support metadata delivery and catalogue distribution across DSPs.
- Troubleshoot release and supply chain issues, coordinating with local and international teams.
- Support continuous improvements and projects across digital and physical supply chains.
- Liaise with manufacturing and print partners when required.
- Produce reporting, investigations and project analysis using relevant systems.
- Provide cover for the Operations Manager, including royalty reporting and release scheduling meetings.

## Who You Are

- Strong understanding of the music industry, release processes and artist development.
- Knowledge of digital distribution, DSPs, metadata management and music delivery systems.
- Experience with platforms such as iTunes Connect, Vevo Admin, Scatman or similar tools.
- Understanding of physical product manufacturing and release processes.
- Excellent project management, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused, with strong communication skills.
- Passionate about music and the evolving entertainment industry.

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](https://files.smweb.host/za/pcp_sa.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.

## 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. [Sony Music UK – Careers](https://www.sonymusic.co.uk/careers/)

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