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Assistant, Marketing- OVO Sound

Sony Music Entertainment, New York, NY, United States


OVO Sound is looking for a Marketing Assistant to join their team. The candidate will assist in spearheading marketing initiatives across the OVO Sound roster and the label itself. The label is made up of a close-knit team of people who are passionate about culture, entertainment, music and most importantly, the artists signed to the label. At times, you may be asked to perform duties that are not within the direct scope provided here. This ensures that your voice on the team is taken into consideration and implemented as we perform daily tasks as a label to help grow our artists.

What you’ll do

Support marketing rollouts for album and single releases, assisting in execution of artist campaigns

Manage day-to-day marketing tasks and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet deadlines

Contribute creative ideas for promotional campaigns and content development

Track streaming performance and campaign KPIs; provide insights to optimize results

Conduct market research on audience trends, competitors, and industry landscape

Coordinate with artists and their teams to manage approvals and ensure campaign alignment

Assist in managing campaign workflows, resources, and timelines

Organize promotional assets, press materials, and maintain key contact databases

Schedule meetings and manage calendar/expenses for VP of Marketing

Coordinate meetings for Marketing Team and maintain Artist/Label calendars

Organize and pay out invoices and PO's with approval from accounting

Support post-campaign analysis and reporting on performance outcomes

Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information

Serve as a key on-the-ground contact for artist and campaign needs

Who you are

Possess a strong work ethic; strong organization skills and focused attention to detail with a sense of urgency

Great communication, oral and written skills are a must

Be proactive, passionate and driven to learn about all aspects of the music industry

Previous experience working in the music industry

Experience using industry tools such as Nielsen Music Connect, Mediabase, etc. is preferred

Strong Computer Skills – Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

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 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

We invest in your professional growth & development

Flexible time off

Qualifications for Team Membership

Must have at least 2 years of experience in music

Build relationships with the internal OVO Sound staff

Must be immersed in music and culture

Manage relationships with top-level artists, managers, and other partners as the conversations relate to digital marketing

An ambitious individual who is a self-starter

Great communication, oral and written skills are a must

Actively participate in team meetings, discussions, and planning activities

Lead meetings relating to digital marketing and associated tasks

Be accustomed to working under tight deadlines

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

New York Pay Range: $50,000 – $50,000 USD.

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