Environmental Social Governance Specialist

Sony Music Global Job Board•Los Angeles, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Sony Music Entertainment is seeking an Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Specialist to join the Global Philanthropy, Social Impact & Environment (PSIE) team. This role is crucial for supporting environmental and social initiatives, ensuring compliance with ESG goals, and communicating progress to stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in administration, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

2-5 Years of experience in corporate sustainability
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy Economics, Business, Accounting or Data Analytics preferred
Trustworthiness is essential with high emotional intelligence and ability to build relationships a major plus.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Strong bias for planning ahead and on-time execution
Strong analytical background, comfort with complex data-oriented products & structured problem-solving capabilities
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to translate complex information into presentations
Strong cross-functional presentation and communication skills
Flexibility and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
Experience with ESG regulations (SEC Climate Disclosure, California's SB 253, SB 261, CSRD, SSBJ, Extended Producer Responsibility, etc.)
Experience with ESG framework (GRI, SASB, TCFD, etc)
Experience with ESG reporting for corporate entities, with a strong understanding of how ESG data is organized, reviewed, and communicated for external reportings, audits, or stakeholder inquiries
Exposure to communiations and engagement campaigns, such as coordinating internal communications, developing background materials for campaigns, assisting with stakeholder engagement strategies, or supporting cross-functional collaboration between. ESG communications and external partners.
Expertise in ESG regulations and carbon accounting

Responsibilities

Work closely with the EVP on day-to-day administration and calendar management for ESG tasks, meetings, and workstreams
Support the creation and maintenance of team project boards and keep the team on task
Manage ESG calendar and proactively liaise with internal/external stakeholders for scheduling
Own ESG meeting agendas and minutes with prompt distribution, meticulous archive management, and task scheduling
Conduct internal and external research on ESG topics to assist with stakeholder engagement, reporting, benchmarking, and best practices
Coordinate deliverables, timelines, and communication between internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment on ESG initiatives
Develop branded ESG presentation templates and standardized slide formats (e.g., SMG, PSIE) to support consistent internal and external communication
Create, update, and maintain ESG external decks used for stakeholder engagement, reporting, and executive briefings
Translate complex ESG concepts into clear, visually compelling presentation materials for cross‑functional and leadership audiences
Support the rollout of the Environmental Framework, including cross-departmental task force efforts
Assist with ongoing environmental data collection efforts and maintain the highest level of integrity, accuracy, and transparency in GHG credit accounting practices
Support ESG system implementation, data migration, and reporting
Co-develop data collection training materials
Conduct stakeholder outreach, including program info sessions and system training
Assist with stakeholder initiatives such as employee-led ERGs, as well as label and regional OpCo target execution efforts
Collaborate with broader Philanthropy department to support Sustainability related initiatives/ activations
Organize, maintain, and quality‑check ESG documentation, including GEMS materials, program frameworks, and sustainability records
Review strategic ESG documents (e.g., GM 2030 materials) and provide feedback to senior leadership and global teams to support alignment and decision‑making
Record and maintain documentation of green initiatives, sustainability language, and program updates to support reporting and internal visibility
Track progress across ESG workstreams and ensure accurate, up‑to‑date documentation for internal and external reporting cycles
Provide support for global and local, environmental reporting
Support C-Suite ESG reporting, including materials, visualizations, and presentations
Contribute to reporting on ESG goal/target measurement
Assist in drafting the ESG content of corporate reports and registration documents, as well as responses to shareholders, internal partners, and other public-facing materials
Effectively engage with key cross-functional partners (including Business Affairs, People Inclusion & Culture, Supply Chain, Public Policy, Communications, etc.) to raise awareness of ESG commitments and progress to internal and external stakeholders
Maintain audit-ready documentation and implement validation processes to ensure accuracy across internal and external platforms