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Lead Artist jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-2 applies to advanced-degree candidates, while EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree, making this role accessible through both pathways to permanent residency.
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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 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.
We are looking for a Coordinator, Artist Lead, Marketing who is passionate about music, internet culture, trends, and artist development. To provide excellent services to our artists, this individual will assist in coordinating strategic rollout campaigns and executing these marketing plans, acting as part of the core marketing function with all departments across the label. We're looking for a talented, charismatic individual who is eager to play a significant role on our Marketing Team and contribute to cutting-edge marketing campaigns that make their mark on music culture.
- Support the Artist Leads across an assigned roster of artists at the label, contributing to the strategy, rollout and execution of plans for said roster.
- Maintain project organization by managing all key artist assets – including photos, content, bios, link maintenance, and other essential elements.
- Assist in the creation of presentations, partner pitch decks, creative briefs, and promotional or digital/social media materials using tools like Keynote, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Partner with the wider marketing team to support a roster of projects and initiatives, demonstrating a team player attitude and a willingness to assist wherever needed.
- Coordinate administrative work such as scheduling meetings & handling vendor billing/invoices.
Who You Are
- At least 1 year of relevant music and/or digital and/or marketing experience.
- Proficiency across social media platforms with a strong understanding of internet culture.
- Basic experience with photo and video editing tools.
- Comprehensive knowledge of overall digital trends and resources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration and content creation.
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines consistently.
- A creative, collaborative, and innovative thinker with a self-starter attitude and exceptional follow-up.
- A flexible learner comfortable adapting to re-prioritized tasks and evolving job responsibilities.
- A team player who does not hesitate to dive into something new to provide support across the team.
- A passionate consumer actively engaged in music culture and its consumption across multiple channels, with extensive knowledge of pop culture.
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.
California based applicants have certain rights under California law. Please see our California Recruitment Privacy Policy for more details.
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.
Location: New York Pay Range $47,000—$50,000 USD Hire
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 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.
We are looking for a Coordinator, Artist Lead, Marketing who is passionate about music, internet culture, trends, and artist development. To provide excellent services to our artists, this individual will assist in coordinating strategic rollout campaigns and executing these marketing plans, acting as part of the core marketing function with all departments across the label. We're looking for a talented, charismatic individual who is eager to play a significant role on our Marketing Team and contribute to cutting-edge marketing campaigns that make their mark on music culture.
- Support the Artist Leads across an assigned roster of artists at the label, contributing to the strategy, rollout and execution of plans for said roster.
- Maintain project organization by managing all key artist assets – including photos, content, bios, link maintenance, and other essential elements.
- Assist in the creation of presentations, partner pitch decks, creative briefs, and promotional or digital/social media materials using tools like Keynote, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Partner with the wider marketing team to support a roster of projects and initiatives, demonstrating a team player attitude and a willingness to assist wherever needed.
- Coordinate administrative work such as scheduling meetings & handling vendor billing/invoices.
Who You Are
- At least 1 year of relevant music and/or digital and/or marketing experience.
- Proficiency across social media platforms with a strong understanding of internet culture.
- Basic experience with photo and video editing tools.
- Comprehensive knowledge of overall digital trends and resources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration and content creation.
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines consistently.
- A creative, collaborative, and innovative thinker with a self-starter attitude and exceptional follow-up.
- A flexible learner comfortable adapting to re-prioritized tasks and evolving job responsibilities.
- A team player who does not hesitate to dive into something new to provide support across the team.
- A passionate consumer actively engaged in music culture and its consumption across multiple channels, with extensive knowledge of pop culture.
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.
California based applicants have certain rights under California law. Please see our California Recruitment Privacy Policy for more details.
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.
Location: New York Pay Range $47,000—$50,000 USD Hire
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Lead Artist
Document your specialized artistic skills thoroughly
Compile a portfolio that demonstrates progressive responsibility across productions, not just finished work. PERM requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. workers are available, so your credentials need to clearly distinguish your specialized expertise from general artistic roles.
Target studios with active PERM filing history
Search for Lead Artist roles at employers who have previously completed PERM labor certifications for creative and production roles. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified green card sponsorship history, filtered for the right occupation and location.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3
Check the O*NET profile for Lead Artist to confirm the occupation's education and experience requirements. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience; EB-3 applies to roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree.
Understand prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level before negotiating, so you can confirm any offer meets the PERM requirement and avoid delays in the filing process.
Ask about the PERM recruitment timeline upfront
PERM requires the employer to run a formal recruitment test before DOL will certify the application. Ask hiring managers whether they've started or completed PERM for this position, since the recruitment phase alone can take several months before the I-140 is even filed.
Preserve your priority date if you switch employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's I-140 petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you change to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process from scratch.
Green Card Lead Artist: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Lead Artist role?
Most Lead Artist positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree in fine arts, animation, or a related field. If your role requires a master's degree or equivalent, or you have a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive specialized experience, EB-2 may apply. Your employer determines the category when they file the PERM application with DOL.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with an annual lottery and a fixed status period. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residency, with no renewal required once approved. The process is longer: it starts with PERM labor certification filed with DOL, followed by an I-140 petition with USCIS, then adjustment of status or consular processing. Nationals from high-demand countries may also face priority-date backlogs.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for a Lead Artist?
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history for creative and production roles. Many studios and game developers sponsor selectively, so targeting companies with a documented PERM filing record for similar occupations significantly improves your chances of finding a sponsoring employer.
What does the PERM process require from my employer?
PERM requires your employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct a formal recruitment test to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role, and then file the ETA Form 9089 with DOL for certification. Only after DOL certifies the PERM application can the employer file the I-140 petition with USCIS on your behalf.
Can I change employers while my green card is in process?
Yes, under two distinct rules. Once your original I-140 is approved, a new employer can file a new I-140 and your priority date carries over, so you don't lose your place in the queue. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to the same or a similar occupation without the new employer restarting PERM from the beginning.