Manager, International Repertoire at Sony Music Entertainment

Asia, Korea, SeoulFull-timeSME KoreaPosted about 2 months ago

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands-on Frontline Repertoire Manager to help shape how international artists and music land and grow in Korea, one of the fastest-moving music markets in the world. In this role, you’ll lead the end-to-end rollout of Sony Music's global releases, turning international priorities into locally relevant campaigns across digital, physical, and retail. You’ll work closely with global label teams, external partners and internal teams to create campaigns that cut through and genuinely connect with Korean audiences. Success in this role means consistently creating campaigns that break through, building cultural moments for artists and music while driving real commercial impact in market.   <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <h2>What you will do:</h2> <ul> <li><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"aaed607e-c2a3-5841-9fb4-41037bfa0faf|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",469769226,"Times New Roman",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342449,"1",201341986,"1",268442635,"24",469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",335559705,"1028",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}">Plan & launch frontline campaigns: Build Korea‑ready go‑to‑market plans for priority global releases (timeline, messaging, local content, budgets), aligning with US/UK repertoire teams and local partners. Drive day‑to‑day execution to on‑time, on‑quality delivery. </li> <li>Lead DSP strategy & pitching: Localize campaign narratives for Melon, Genie, Spotify, YouTube and more with the DSP Manager; manage pitching calendars, placements, moments, other activations to maximize streams and visibility. </li> <li><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW141977174 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"aaed607e-c2a3-5841-9fb4-41037bfa0faf|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",469769226,"Times New Roman",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342449,"1",201341986,"1",268442635,"24",469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",335559705,"1028",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}">Own physical business execution: Coordinate D2C shop launch and operation, demand planning, production timelines, pricing/PPD inputs, pre‑order mechanics, and retail alignment to capture physical sales opportunities for frontline releases.  </li> <li>A&R‑adjacent coordination: Serve as the Korea market point for artist teams and global labels (e.g., Columbia, RCA, Epic) on creative approvals, assets, and local adaptation needs, maintaining brand integrity while optimizing local impact. </li> <li>Performance tracking & optimization: Monitor KPIs (streams, conversions, chart signals, sell‑in/sell‑through, campaign ROI), run weekly reviews, and implement fast optimizations across digital and physical channels. </li> <li>Cross‑functional leadership: Orchestrate internal squads (digital, PR/creator, media, commercial) and external agencies; provide clear briefs, QA outputs, and upskill junior team members through coaching and templates. </li> <li>Compliance & process rigor: Ensure rights/usage, brand safety, and documentation standards; drive post‑mortems and playbooks to improve velocity and quality for subsequent releases. </li> </ul>   <h2>Who you are:</h2> <span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"aaed607e-c2a3-5841-9fb4-41037bfa0faf|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",469769226,"Times New Roman",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342449,"1",201341986,"1",268442635,"24",469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",335559705,"1028",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}">Technical Capabilities:   <ul> <li>Experienced operator: 7+ years in music/entertainment marketing or label operations, with proven end‑to‑end ownership of frontline releases in Korea (both digital and physical). </li> <li>Platform‑fluent & data‑driven: Deep understanding of DSP ecosystems (editorial, algorithms, programming cycles) and social/video platforms; comfortable using data to inform pitching, creative, and budget decisions. </li> <li>Commercial & operational acumen: Familiar with physical sales levers (demand planning, pricing/PPD, windowing, pre‑order mechanics), and how to translate release plans into measurable revenue outcomes. </li> <li>Stakeholder manager: Strong communicator who can align artist teams, global labels, DSPs, distributors/retailers, and internal functions; able to coach junior staff and raise overall bar for execution quality. </li> <li>Languages: Excellent written and spoken Korean & English. </li> <li><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"",469777843,"SimSun",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri,SimSun",268442635,"24",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">Excellent spoken and written in Korean & English </li> <li>Digital Platform Fluency: How frontline content is surfaced, pitched, and programmed across DSPs (Melon, Genie, Spotify, YouTube, etc.) and social/video channels; strong understanding of local consumer behavior. </li> <li>Campaign Execution Mastery: Builds clear GTM plans, asset roadmaps, and media/creator activations; manages overlapping timelines without loss of quality. </li> <li>Analytical Mindset: Reads performance signals to optimize quickly; comfortable with dashboards, forecasts, and ROI rationale. </li> <li>Collaboration & Agility: Communicates crisply, takes feedback, moves fast, and stays solutions oriented under pressure; culturally aware and audience savvy. </li> <li>Governance & Compliance: Works ethically and equitably with business partners; maintains rights/usage and documentation discipline. </li> </ul> <span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"aaed607e-c2a3-5841-9fb4-41037bfa0faf|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",469769226,"Times New Roman",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342449,"1",201341986,"1",268442635,"24",469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",335559705,"1028",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}">Behavioral Capabilities:   <ul> <li>Communication: Able to articulate an idea or point of view verbally or in writing succinctly, with clarity and confidence, adapting the message to different audiences  </li> <li>Collaboration: Able to empower each other to make the right decision. Be honest and open with the necessary information that benefits individuals or the team. Open to learn and grow together and take feedback when there is an opportunity to improve.  </li> <li>Agility: Able to respond and adapt quickly to changes, maintain a flexible attitude and use the new conditions to evolve their thinking. Not afraid to move quickly and make bold decisions. </li> <li>Creativity: Able to generate new and useful ideas and to execute marketing plan through a variety of media and digital and non-digital platforms. Able to celebrate our wins and learn from our loses. </li> <li>Problem Solving: Has a "can-do" attitude and sees obstacles as opportunities to find alternative ways to do things and grow, demonstrating resourcefulness and flexibility. Able to think of new ways to tackle challenges. Go above and beyond to move forward and address any obstacles to organization’s collective progress.  </li> <li>Cultural awareness: Understand popular culture and the underlying cultural patterns and factors that influence behaviours in different teams and countries </li> <li>Compliance: Able to make equitable and ethical decisions that have a positive impact on the teams, business, partners, industry communities and planet. </li> </ul>   <h2 class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text">What we give you: </h2> <ul> <li><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"aaed607e-c2a3-5841-9fb4-41037bfa0faf|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",469769226,"Times New Roman",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342449,"1",201341986,"1",268442635,"24",469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",335559705,"1028",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}">You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey </li> <li>A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork </li> <li>We invest in your professional growth & development </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text">   Equal Opportunities As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Music’s aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Music is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. We employ, retain, promote and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants according to their merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We apply this policy without regard to any individual’s sex, race, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or disability. Privacy Policy Please click <a href="https://www.sonymusicapac.com/privpolicy/PCP_KR.pdf">here </a>to read our privacy policy before beginning the application process as you will need to agree to the terms of the policy before submitting your information.   </div> </div> </div>

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