Director, Content Producer - Columbia

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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.

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As the Director, Content Producer for Columbia Records:

• Content Conceptualization and Execution. Conceptualize, develop, and execute content ideas. Originally shot content or animated assets to support releases for both major and developing artists.
• Content Shooting and Oversight. Shoot or oversee the shooting of social-first native content, including performances or narrative building pieces. Oversee the editing process and ensure final delivery into high-performing social content.
• Manage External Production Crews. Create and maintain a roster of short-form production crews, videographers, photographers and editors for out-of-house content production.
• Content Strategy & Trend Analysis. Work with Digital and Marketing teams to create a unique short-form content strategy tailored to given artist/project. This includes considering artist profile, fanbases, niches and genres to build their social narrative and drive music consumption.
  Maintain knowledge of high-performing and trending content formats across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

Technical Competencies

• Extensive Content Creation Experience: 5+ years of experience in content creation, including both photo and video production.
• Short Form Content Expertise: Proven experience in shooting, producing and editing high-performing vertical content, particularly using an phone.
• Software Proficiency: Full knowledge of Final Cut Pro Studio and Adobe Production Bundle, including Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Broad Video Production Knowledge: Understanding of the film and production process, including operating professional video cameras, lighting systems, audio recording, and post-production.

Durable Competencies

• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and ensure high-quality output.
• Ability to Work Under Pressure: Demonstrated capability to work effectively under pressure, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Passion for Pop and Hip Hop Culture: A deep passion for Hip Hop and Pop Culture, with the ability to infuse this passion into content development and drive cultural relevance.

• 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

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