Senior Content Strategy & Development Manager

Sony • CA

89d • $135,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Global Technology Communications Office at Sony Group Corporation is seeking a Senior Content Strategy & Development Manager with a strong storytelling and content creation background to support its efforts to share information with, and inspire, the global technology and creator communities. The primary role of this position is to understand Sony Group Corporation’s corporate vision and direction, and to develop content to best convey them to our global audience, as well as to increase awareness and affinity for the corporate brand among our target audience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in communications, including reporting, writing, and content creation (blog/social posts).
• Experience in corporate communications/PR, a plus.
• Strong storytelling and writing skills including experience with written and video content.
• Experience in video and photo production required.
• Ability to produce content that translates complex technology developments to appeal to a broader audience.
• Broad understanding of the technology landscape, including emerging technologies such as AI.
• Experience in managing external agencies.
• Good team leader as well as team player who has the skillsets to coordinate and drive collaborations involving cross functional/regional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Culturally sensitive, with experience working in a multinational and multicultural organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (business level Japanese is a plus).
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously, working both independently and in close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies, produce content and write/proofread materials catering to audiences across various sectors, including financial, technical, and entertainment.
• Creation of a variety of assets to be used broadly across digital and print.
• Work closely with internal teams across various functions and business units to ensure alignment and successful execution of communication initiatives.
• Represent Sony Group’s Technology story through events, conferences, and trade shows and identify potential content and partnership opportunities.
• Assist with media and PR responsibilities as it relates to special projects that further Sony’s reach within the technology space.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits.
• Fertility benefits, including, surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children.
• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short-term & long-term disability plans.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave.
• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting.
• Education assistance and student loan programs.
• Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules.
• Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs).
• Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility).
• Matching gift program.
• A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs).
• Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees.
• Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees