Associate Director, Creative

Responsibilities

• Support the creative team in ideating and executing marketing campaigns for catalog artists
• Lead verticals in Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, and Country from ideation to execution
• Monitor digital and advertising trends to push creative boundaries beyond traditional advertising
• Identify growth opportunities to keep artists culturally relevant and top of mind
• Direct visual storytelling across various mediums, including short/long-form video and social content (TikTok, IG, etc.)
• Manage production budgets, invoices, and vendor setups from top to bottom
• Maintain creative team schedules, legal agreements, and freelancer master lists
• Develop and expand a network of directors, photographers, stylists, and content creators
• Collaborate with Brand Managers and Production teams to streamline project development

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience at an agency, production company, label, or media company
• Deep knowledge of Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, and Country culture and history
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong visual storytelling, art direction, and writing skills for creative concepts
• Proven experience in budget management and strategic business planning
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to present and sell creative ideas through pitch decks, treatments, and moodboards
• Portfolio or work examples required

Preferred Qualifications

• Photography skills
• Deep understanding of social media consumption habits across all major platforms

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Inclusive and collaborative global community
• Modern office environment designed for creativity
• Extensive voluntary benefits including mental health resources, fertility coverage, and paid parental leave
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Winter recess time off

About the Company

Sony Music Entertainment fuels the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, nurturing some of music’s most iconic artists and producing 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 artists, and visionary creators at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology.