Marketing Associate - Events and Programs

Sony • Paramus, NJ

7d • $32 - $42 • Hybrid

About The Position

Sony Electronics Inc. is seeking a creative, energetic, and highly organized Marketing Associate to help plan and execute events, customer experiences, partner programs, and other marketing initiatives that support the business and brand. The role offers hands-on experience across multiple areas of marketing in a fast-moving, collaborative environment. The successful candidate will help execute events and programs while bringing new ideas and balancing creative work with detailed coordination.

The position is intended for someone with relevant experience who is ready to grow in their marketing career. Over time, the person is expected to take increasing ownership of events and programs from concept through execution, recommend ideas, manage programs independently, collaborate directly with sales and business teams, and help create marketing experiences that differentiate the business. The role requires travel as needed for events and programs.

The anticipated base pay range is $31.72 to $42.30. Actual base salary depends on factors such as qualifications, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications or licenses, and location. The position is also eligible for an annual corporate bonus plan based on company performance; the bonus is not guaranteed. Sony offers a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly Free Fridays, and early Friday shutdowns throughout the year, including summer half-days. Benefits include healthcare, paid medical leave, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, vacation time, education assistance, a student loan assistance program, 80 hours of paid sick leave annually, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Event Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in marketing, events, communications, experiential marketing, agency work, or a related area.
• Experience supporting events or marketing programs from planning through execution.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative mindset and interest in developing new ideas and experiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail while understanding the bigger picture.
• Self-motivated, energetic, collaborative, and willing to contribute wherever needed.
• Comfort working with different teams, personalities, customers, partners, agencies, and vendors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Willingness to travel as required for events and programs.
• Honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of trade shows, customer events, conferences, partner events, internal events, and other marketing experiences.
• Manage event logistics, including schedules, vendors, venues, registration, materials, signage, equipment, shipping, and on-site coordination.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to deliver events professionally and consistently.
• Participate in on-site event execution as needed.
• Identify creative ways to improve customer and partner experiences.
• Assist in developing and executing marketing programs and campaigns that support business priorities.
• Coordinate program timelines, deliverables, communications, creative assets, and stakeholders.
• Support partner and channel marketing activities where appropriate.
• Help develop promotional materials, presentations, communications, digital content, and other marketing assets.
• Bring new ideas and creative thinking to marketing programs.
• Manage multiple projects and keep programs on schedule against deadlines.
• Coordinate with internal sales, marketing, product, and other cross-functional teams.
• Work with agencies, vendors, venues, and other external partners.
• Track program budgets, expenses, schedules, and deliverables.
• Help measure event and program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Grow into taking ownership of events and programs from idea through execution, managing programs independently, and collaborating directly with sales and business teams.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid medical leave.
• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Vacation time.
• Education assistance.
• Student loan assistance program.
• 80 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Annual corporate bonus plan based on company performance; not guaranteed.
• Hybrid home/office workplace.
• Monthly Free Fridays and early Friday shutdowns throughout the year, including summer half-days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level