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Digital Marketing Intern - Ministry of Sound

Europe, United Kingdom, London

Here at Sony Music Entertainment, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people. This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too. This is your chance to shape your impact on Sony Music and beyond.

Ministry of Sound Records is a global entertainment record label. Over the last 15 years, the label has established an exciting roster of talent, including Platinum selling artists London Grammar and Sigala; exciting dance acts such as Jayda G, cassö, NewEra, Dom Dolla, Oliver Heldens, Skepsis and A Little Sound; and international superstars Doja Cat, Tate McRae, Victoria Monét, Joey Bada$$, Rod Wave and Lil Durk. 

Each member of the Ministry team’s contribution is valuable, and all opinions are respected, no matter your role. As an intern, it’s not just about handling the admin and assisting the team – you’ll have the opportunity to add your ideas to artists’ social and digital campaigns and bring them to life. 

As a smaller label, we work closely together, across digital, marketing, A&R, and other central teams throughout Sony Music UK. It gives you the chance to learn the ins and outs of digital marketing within a label, plus gain deep insight into all corners of a major label group, building a wide foundation for your career in music. 

What you'll do:

  • You will be accountable for administration and coordination within the Digital Marketing team.
     
  • You will be responsible for ensuring best practices are followed across digital platforms, socials and DSPs for releases. 
  • Contribute ideas and suggestions and vocalise your knowledge in team and label meetings.
  • You will establish yourself as a point of contact for any queries relating to these areas by forging strong relationships across the business and with external contacts.
  • Assist the social media and Digital Marketing Managers in coordinating all artists’ promotional and marketing activity, including but not limited to asset creation and delivery, weekly reporting, and general housekeeping of artist channels.
  • Assist with day-to-day management of artists social media accounts.
  • Assist in digital advertising operations and managing budgets.
  • Raise POs and maintain a campaign budgets for digital marketing spends.
  • Be proficient with analytics tools (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and Google) and maintain weekly reports.
  • Present metrics of all social and CRM activity in digital and label meetings, as well as help build reports to share with wider teams.
  • Build streaming reports containing data insights and marketing updates.
  • Attend digital, label and sales meetings to discuss forthcoming releases, campaign updates, etc. Take meeting notes and isolate action points.
  • Keep updated on market developments, competitors’ campaigns, new technologies, market conditions, interesting creative ideas, and new trends. 

Who you are:

  • This role suits a creative thinker and social media native who is immersed in entertainment, culture, and trends across all relevant short-form platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) within the music ecosystem, who has a passion to learn and develop their skills in a forward-thinking label.
  • An interest in digital marketing is essential as well as general knowledge of artists on the scene or in the OCC charts.
  • You love dance music and understand the value of dance culture.
  • Excellent and enthusiastic communicator who will be eager to vocalise ideas and opinions.
  • A strong comprehension and personal use of streaming platforms (such as Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon Music) is key to this role and will help in your day-to-day responsibilities.
  • Eager to learn and grow within the digital music ecosystem.
  • A team player who can be relied upon to participate as needed during busy periods.
  • A proven self-starter who can take initiative and work objectively as well as in a team.
  • Experience (even self-taught) using video editing software, graphic editing software (even Canva), website CMS’, CRM sites like Mail Chimp are all a bonus to have as well.
  • Highly organised and can multi-task while remaining calm under pressure with ability to prioritise.
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
  • Can confidently deal with people at all levels internally & externally. 
  • You work hard and want to use the opportunity to learn as much as possible about digital strategy.

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 such as focused workshops and a dedicated mentor, 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 
  • We provide an excellent range of benefits like private medical cover, a generous pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, plus loads of music industry perks. There’s also time off over winter break 

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.

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Please note that applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

 

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