Senior Content Strategy & Development Manager

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en.
 

POSITION SUMMARY 

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 covey them to our global audience, as well as to increase awareness and affinity for the corporate brand among our target audience. 

JOB 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 

• Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION 

Your qualifications and experience should include:  

• 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 stakeh