Sony Corporation

Sr. Director, Video A&R - Legacy

Sony Corporation$140K — $160K *
Media
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in video production, post-production, catalog management, or media operations in entertainment
  • Expertise in video restoration, archival workflows, and content digitization
  • Strong knowledge of video editing and media asset management systems
  • Proficient in metadata standards and content distribution processes
  • Track record of managing large-scale projects with quality and budget control
  • Exceptional collaboration and relationship-building skills
  • Strong attention to detail and a passion for preserving artist content

Responsibilities

  • Role model and implement SMG's Global People Promise and Values in daily work
  • Evaluate, restore, and repurpose catalog video assets for audience engagement
  • Deliver various video formats properly for partners like TVOD and YouTube
  • Partner with marketing and archives to edit and deliver video content for campaigns
  • Collaborate on the restoration and delivery of shortform content
  • Provide expert guidance on video formats and platform requirements

Benefits

  • Inclusive and collaborative work environment promoting creativity
  • Modern office designed for productivity and teamwork
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K with matching
  • Voluntary benefits including identity theft protection and mental health resources
  • Investment in professional growth and development
  • Summer and winter recess time off
  • Support programs for family care and educational assistance
Full Job Description
The Sr. Director, Video A&R will serve as a key leader in preserving, enhancing, and delivering Sony Music's video catalog across physical, digital, and emerging platforms. This role will partner across teams to ensure iconic artist content is restored, optimized, and brought to audiences in compelling new ways while supporting current campaigns and long-term catalog growth. What you'll do: • Role model SMG's Global People Promise, Values and Behaviors in all that you do, helping to drive a sustainable high-performance culture within our business • Lead the evaluation, restoration, and repurposing of catalog video assets to maximize commercial and audience engagement opportunities across digital, streaming, broadcast, and physical formats. • Deliver DVDs, Blu-ray products, and old and new assets properly formatted for platform partners (TVOD, AVOD, PBS, YouTube/Front Row, etc.). • Develop strong partnerships with the marketing, visual A&R, content, and archives teams to edit and deliver all archived video content for use in marketing campaigns. • Collaborate with the release planning on the restoration and delivery of all archived shortform content (for YouTube, DSP's, etc.). • Serve as a subject matter expert on video formats, delivery specifications, and evolving platform requirements, providing guidance to cross-functional teams and external vendors Who you are: • 15+ years of experience in video production, post-production, catalog management, media operations, or a related field within the entertainment industry. • A deep understanding of video restoration, archival content workflows, digitization, formatting, and delivery requirements across physical and digital platforms. • Strong working knowledge of video editing, media asset management systems, metadata standards, and content distribution processes. • Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects while balancing quality, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations. • Exceptional collaboration and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across teams. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining the integrity and quality of artist content. • A passion for music, artist storytelling, and preserving culturally significant content for future audiences. What we give you: • You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day • A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best • 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 • Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community. • The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next • Time off for a winter recess 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 $140,000-$160,000 USD

About Sony Corporation

Sony Corporation is a multinational conglomerate that produces a wide range of products and services, including consumer electronics, gaming, entertainment, and financial services. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony has operations in over 190 countries and employs approximately 111,700 people worldwide. The company's mission is to inspire and fulfill people's curiosity and creativity through the power of technology, entertainment, and innovation.
Learn more about Sony Corporation
Size
111,700 employees
Market Cap
$96 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1,077.4 billion
Founded
1946
5 Year Trend
+5.5%
Revenue
$8,527.6 billion
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