At Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., we fuel the creative journey. We have played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We have 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 60 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 are committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

You will be assisting the Marketing team and Project Managers at the label to successfully bring to life our roster’s upcoming album rollouts. OVO Sound is a small, intimate team of people who are passionate about culture, entertainment, music and most importantly the artists signed to the label. From time to time, you may be asked to assist with additional responsibilities that are reasonably related to your role and skill set. These responsibilities support the team’s day‑to‑day operations and the label’s broader efforts to grow its artists and brand.

As a marketing intern you will:

• Assist with planning and executing album and single release campaigns
• Support day-to-day rollout activities for artists, including scheduling, content coordination, and campaign tracking
• Help create and organize marketing plans and promotional timelines
• Collaborate with A&R and digital teams to support campaign execution
• Contribute creative ideas for social media, content, and fan engagement initiatives
• Track campaign performance (streams, social engagement, etc.) and assist with post-release reports
• Support administrative and organizational tasks related to ongoing projects

Qualifications:

• Possess a strong work ethic, strong organizational skills and focused attention to detail with a sense of urgency
• Great communication, oral and written skills are a must
• Be proactive, passionate and driven to learn about all aspects of the music industry
• Previous experience working in the music industry
• Strong Computer Skills - Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

What We Give You:

• You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day. 
• A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best. 
• 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. 
• We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. 

Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our People Experience team. Reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.

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.

OVO Sound is looking for a Marketing Assistant  to join their team. The candidate will assist in spearheading marketing initiatives across the OVO Sound roster and the label itself. The label is made up of  a close-knit  team of people who are passionate about culture, entertainment, music and most importantly, the artists signed to the label. At times, you may be asked to perform duties that are not within the direct scope provided here. This ensures that your voice on the team is taken into consideration and implemented as we perform daily tasks as a label to help grow our artists.

What you'll do:

• Support marketing rollouts for album and single releases, assisting in execution of artist campaigns
• Manage day-to-day marketing tasks and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet deadlines
• Contribute creative ideas for promotional campaigns and content development
• Track streaming performance and campaign KPIs; provide insights to optimize results
• Conduct market research on audience trends, competitors, and industry landscape
• Coordinate with artists and their teams to manage approvals and ensure campaign alignment
• Assist in managing campaign workflows, resources, and timelines
• Organize promotional assets, press materials, and maintain key contact databases
• Schedule meetings and manage calendar/expenses for VP of Marketing
• Coordinate meetings for Marketing Team and maintain Artist/Label calendars
• Organize and pay out invoices and PO’s with approval from accounting 
• Support post-campaign analysis and reporting on performance outcomes
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• Serve as a key on-the-ground contact for artist and campaign needs

Who you are:

• Possess a strong work ethic; strong organization skills and focused attention to detail with a sense of urgency
• Great communication, oral and written skills are a must
• Be proactive, passionate and driven to learn about all aspects of the music industry
• Previous experience working in the music industry
• Experience using industry tools such as Nielsen Music Connect, Mediabase, etc. is preferred
• Strong Computer Skills - Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Becoming a part of the team...

• Must have at least 2 years of experience in music 
• Build relationships with the internal OVO Sound staff
• Must be immersed in music and culture
• Manage relationships with top-level artists, managers, and other partners as the conversations relate tol marketing
• An ambitious individual who is a self-starter
• Great communication, oral and written skills are a must
• Actively participate in team meetings, discussions, and planning activities
• Help lead meetings relating to marketing and associated tasks
• Be accustomed to working under tight deadlines

What we give you…

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• 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
• We invest in your professional growth & development
• Flexible time off 

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.

CREATIVE SERVICES  INTERN

We’re seeking a Creative Services Intern to join the team for OVO Sound. You will be working with the Marketing and Digital teams on the creative branding for the label’s artist rollouts, as well as for the OVO Sounds socials. 

You will  be required to research and present new and exciting creatives in the industry to help support the creation of assets for the label and our artist roster. Creatives include, but are not limited to; music video directors, content producers, graphic designers, and photographers. Additionally, you will have the opportunity  to design and generate key assets of your own, and provide input on promotional tactics for said assets. 

Working closely with the Marketing & Digital teams, you will have the exciting opportunity to be a part of our artist’s rollouts, from inception of the marketing ideas, to the release of the music on streaming platforms. 

Responsibilities: 

• Pulling together and maintaining creative databases, with a focus on developing a system of informing and suggesting such creatives
• Building out brand marketing decks (for artist and label own use) with the guidance of the Digital and Marketing teams 
• Organizing creative assets
• Key asset design
• Depending on skill set, assets can include, but is not limited to; video content and static imagery for social and digital rollout, merch design, and music release assets
• Support teams in assigning and project managing the creation of assets and any shoots associated with getting the assets through the finish line 
• Bringing creativity and ingenuity to our artist’s rollouts. Each artist has their unique brand that will need to be established and brought to life with your ideas. 

Qualifications: 

• Excellent communication and organizational skills 
• Understanding of full Microsoft Word Suite
• Graphic design proficiency (e.g. Indesign)
• A deep understanding of creatives who can bring campaigns to life 
• Creative vision

What We Give You:

• You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day 
• A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best 
• 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 
• We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives 

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