Director, Content Producer - Columbia

Sony Music Global Job Board • Los Angeles, CA

178d • $120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

As the Director, Content Producer at Sony Music Entertainment, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and executing content ideas that support releases for both major and developing artists. This includes shooting or overseeing the shooting of social-first native content, managing external production crews, and working with Digital and Marketing teams to create a unique short-form content strategy tailored to given artist/project. You will maintain knowledge of high-performing and trending content formats across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in content creation, including both photo and video production.
• Proven experience in shooting, producing, and editing high-performing vertical content, particularly using a phone.
• Full knowledge of Final Cut Pro Studio and Adobe Production Bundle, including Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Understanding of the film and production process, including operating professional video cameras, lighting systems, audio recording, and post-production.
• Excellent organizational ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and ensure high-quality output.
• Demonstrated capability to work effectively under pressure, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• A deep passion for Hip Hop and Pop Culture, with the ability to infuse this passion into content development.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, develop, and execute content ideas for major and developing artists.
• 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.
• Create and maintain a roster of short-form production crews, videographers, photographers, and editors for out-of-house content production.
• Work with Digital and Marketing teams to create a unique short-form content strategy tailored to given artist/project.
• Maintain knowledge of high-performing and trending content formats across platforms.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection.
• 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.
• Reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans.
• Investment in professional growth and development.
• Time off for a winter recess.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees