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Environmental Social Governance Specialist

United States, California, Los Angeles

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.

The Global Philanthropy, Social Impact & Environment (PSIE) is seeking an Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Specialist. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in administration, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. As an ESG Specialist/Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting our environmental and social initiatives, ensuring compliance with ESG goals, and communicating progress to internal and external stakeholders.

What you'll do:

Administration

  • Work closely with the EVP on day-to-day administration and calendar management for ESG tasks, meetings, and workstreams
  • Support the creation and maintenance of team project boards and keep the team on task
  • Manage ESG calendar and proactively liaise with internal/external stakeholders for scheduling
  • Own ESG meeting agendas and minutes with prompt distribution, meticulous archive management, and task scheduling
  • Conduct internal and external research on ESG topics to assist with stakeholder engagement, reporting, benchmarking, and best practices
  • Coordinate deliverables, timelines, and communication between internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment on ESG initiatives
  • Develop branded ESG presentation templates and standardized slide formats (e.g., SMG, PSIE) to support consistent internal and external communication
  • Create, update, and maintain ESG external decks used for stakeholder engagement, reporting, and executive briefings
  • Translate complex ESG concepts into clear, visually compelling presentation materials for cross‑functional and leadership audiences

Operations

  • Support the rollout of the Environmental Framework, including cross-departmental task force efforts
  • Assist with ongoing environmental data collection efforts and maintain the highest level of integrity, accuracy, and transparency in GHG credit accounting practices
  • Support ESG system implementation, data migration, and reporting
  • Co-develop data collection training materials
  • Conduct stakeholder outreach, including program info sessions and system training
  • Assist with stakeholder initiatives such as employee-led ERGs, as well as label and regional OpCo target execution efforts
  • Collaborate with broader Philanthropy department to support Sustainability related intiatives/ activations
  • Organize, maintain, and quality‑check ESG documentation, including GEMS materials, program frameworks, and sustainability records
  • Review strategic ESG documents (e.g., GM 2030 materials) and provide feedback to senior leadership and global teams to support alignment and decision‑making
  • Record and maintain documentation of green initiatives, sustainability language, and program updates to support reporting and internal visibility
  • Track progress across ESG workstreams and ensure accurate, up‑to‑date documentation for internal and external reporting cycles

Reporting

  • Provide support for global and local, environmental reporting
  • Support C-Suite ESG reporting, including materials, visualizations, and presentations
  • Contribute to reporting on ESG goal/target measurement
  • Assist in drafting the ESG content of corporate reports and registration documents, as well as responses to shareholders, internal partners, and other public-facing materials
  • Effectively engage with key cross-functional partners (including Business Affairs, People Inclusion & Culture, Supply Chain, Public Policy, Communications, etc.) to raise awareness of ESG commitments and progress to internal and external stakeholders
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and implement validation processes to ensure accuracy across internal and external platforms

Who you are:

  • 2-5 Years of experience in corporate sustainability
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy Economics, Business, Accounting or Data Analytics preferred
  • This role will handle sensitive and highly confidential information. Trustworthiness is essential with high emotional intelligence and ability to build relationships a major plus.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong bias for planning ahead and on-time execution
  • Strong analytical background, comfort with complex data-oriented products & structured problem-solving capabilities
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to translate complex information into presentations
  • Strong cross-functional presentation and communication skills
  • Flexibility and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
  • Experience with ESG regulations (SEC Climate Disclosure, California's SB 253, SB 261, CSRD, SSBJ, Extended Producer Responsibility, etc.)
  • Experience with ESG framework (GRI, SASB, TCFD, etc)
  • Experience with ESG reporting for corporate entities, with a strong understanding of how ESG data is organized, reviewed, and communicated for external reportings, audits, or stakeholder inquiries
  • Exposure to communiations and engagement campaigns, such as coordinating internal communications, developing background materials for campaigns, assisting with stakeholder engagement strategies, or supporting cross-functional collaboration between. ESG communications and external partners.
  • The role requires expertise in ESG regulations and carbon accounting, with responsibilities including client engagement, staff supervision, and project management

 

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.

The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for.  The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

California Pay Range

$70,304 - $70,304 USD

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