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About Sony Music Entertainment
At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.
Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.
Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.
As a Director of Analytics at Sony Music Masterworks, you will play a central role in shaping how data informs artist discovery, promotion strategy, and audience development across our roster and IP. You will work closely with departments across Masterworks (Artist Strategy, Soundtracks, Live) as well as Sony’s broader analytics organization to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights that support creative and commercial decision-making.
What you'll do:
- Collect, prepare, and explore a wide range of media and entertainment data to uncover trends, patterns, and opportunities
- Design and implement new analytical approaches to evaluate emerging artists and entertainment IP
- Develop and test statistical and predictive models that support artist discovery, release strategy, and audience growth
- Produce and maintain daily and weekly reporting that informs stakeholders across the Masterworks division
- Collaborate closely with Sony Music’s central analytics teams to share insights and align methodologies
- Identify and implement new analytical processes, tools, or technologies to improve efficiency and insight generation
- Respond to ad hoc analytical requests with clarity and speed
Who you are:
- Passionate about music discovery and the role data can play in breaking and sustaining artists
- Knowledgeable about the genres Masterworks specializes in, including instrumental, classical and classical crossover, film & TV soundtracks, Broadway, and jazz
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative or data-related field (statistics, computer science, engineering, applied math, physics, quantitative social sciences, or similar)
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, with strong experience in data visualization (Tableau) and Alteryx
- Working knowledge of R or Python is a plus
- Fluent in music discovery and consumption platforms (e.g., TikTok, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, YouTube)
- Able to clearly communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders and influence decision-making
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
Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.