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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.
AWAL is seeking a dynamic and passionate Senior Director of Strategic Marketing to lead the development, negotiation, and execution of innovative brand partnership opportunities across AWAL’s artist roster. This role will serve as a key connector between artists, managers, brands, agencies, and internal teams to create culturally relevant campaigns that drive revenue, audience growth, and long-term artist brand value. The ideal candidate is a highly connected business development leader with deep experience in music, entertainment, lifestyle marketing, and integrated partnerships. This individual should possess strong negotiation skills, a passion for artist development, and a proven ability to create meaningful collaborations between brands and culture-driving talent.
Brand Partnership Strategy:
- Develop and execute AWAL’s overall brand partnerships strategy in alignment with company growth objectives and artist priorities.
- Identify, source, and secure new partnership opportunities across categories including fashion, technology, gaming, automotive, beverage, consumer goods, wellness, sports, and social platforms.
- Generate sponsorship, endorsement, experiential, content, and integrated marketing opportunities for AWAL artists and campaigns.
- Build custom partnership proposals and revenue-generating programs tailored to artists, releases, tours, and cultural moments.
Relationship Management:
- Cultivate and maintain senior-level relationships with brands, agencies, media partners, marketing executives, philanthropic organizations, and other strategic partners.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for brand-related opportunities across AWAL’s roster.
- Work closely with artist managers, attorneys, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on partnership execution.
Campaign Execution:
- Lead end-to-end partnership execution from ideation and negotiation through activation and reporting.
- Collaborate with marketing, creative, digital, sync, and publicity teams to execute integrated campaigns.
- Ensure all partnerships authentically align with artist brands, audiences, and long-term career strategy.
- Oversee timelines, budgets, approvals, contractual obligations, and performance metrics.
Market Insights & Innovation:
- Stay ahead of emerging trends across music, creator economy, social media, live experiences, and brand marketing.
- Identify innovative formats and nontraditional partnership opportunities that position AWAL as a leader in artist-brand collaboration.
- Use data and audience insights to inform partnership strategy and campaign effectiveness.
Who You Are
- 8–10+ years of experience in brand partnerships, strategic marketing, business development, sponsorships, or integrated marketing within music, entertainment, media, sports, or agency environments.
- Proven track record of securing and executing high-value partnerships and sponsorship deals.
- Deep understanding of music culture, artist marketing, digital platforms, and the brand/entertainment ecosystems.
- Strong network of brand and agency relationships.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
- Experience working directly with artists, managers, and talent teams preferred.
- Passion for independent music and artist development.
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.
California Pay Range
$120,000—$145,000 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.
AWAL is seeking a dynamic and passionate Senior Director of Strategic Marketing to lead the development, negotiation, and execution of innovative brand partnership opportunities across AWAL’s artist roster. This role will serve as a key connector between artists, managers, brands, agencies, and internal teams to create culturally relevant campaigns that drive revenue, audience growth, and long-term artist brand value. The ideal candidate is a highly connected business development leader with deep experience in music, entertainment, lifestyle marketing, and integrated partnerships. This individual should possess strong negotiation skills, a passion for artist development, and a proven ability to create meaningful collaborations between brands and culture-driving talent.
Brand Partnership Strategy:
- Develop and execute AWAL’s overall brand partnerships strategy in alignment with company growth objectives and artist priorities.
- Identify, source, and secure new partnership opportunities across categories including fashion, technology, gaming, automotive, beverage, consumer goods, wellness, sports, and social platforms.
- Generate sponsorship, endorsement, experiential, content, and integrated marketing opportunities for AWAL artists and campaigns.
- Build custom partnership proposals and revenue-generating programs tailored to artists, releases, tours, and cultural moments.
Relationship Management:
- Cultivate and maintain senior-level relationships with brands, agencies, media partners, marketing executives, philanthropic organizations, and other strategic partners.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for brand-related opportunities across AWAL’s roster.
- Work closely with artist managers, attorneys, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on partnership execution.
Campaign Execution:
- Lead end-to-end partnership execution from ideation and negotiation through activation and reporting.
- Collaborate with marketing, creative, digital, sync, and publicity teams to execute integrated campaigns.
- Ensure all partnerships authentically align with artist brands, audiences, and long-term career strategy.
- Oversee timelines, budgets, approvals, contractual obligations, and performance metrics.
Market Insights & Innovation:
- Stay ahead of emerging trends across music, creator economy, social media, live experiences, and brand marketing.
- Identify innovative formats and nontraditional partnership opportunities that position AWAL as a leader in artist-brand collaboration.
- Use data and audience insights to inform partnership strategy and campaign effectiveness.
Who You Are
- 8–10+ years of experience in brand partnerships, strategic marketing, business development, sponsorships, or integrated marketing within music, entertainment, media, sports, or agency environments.
- Proven track record of securing and executing high-value partnerships and sponsorship deals.
- Deep understanding of music culture, artist marketing, digital platforms, and the brand/entertainment ecosystems.
- Strong network of brand and agency relationships.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
- Experience working directly with artists, managers, and talent teams preferred.
- Passion for independent music and artist development.
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.
California Pay Range
$120,000—$145,000 USD Hire
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Strategy Manager
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
Strategy Manager roles typically require an advanced degree or equivalent. Gather transcripts, credential evaluation reports, and promotion records that document your specialized expertise before employers initiate the PERM process on your behalf.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Not every firm sponsors green cards. Search OFLC disclosure data to identify consulting firms, financial services companies, and corporate strategy teams that have certified PERM applications for Strategy Manager or related management titles in the past two years.
Search green card jobs on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Strategy Manager openings specifically by employment-based green card sponsorship. The platform surfaces roles where employers have active sponsorship programs, saving you from applying to firms that only offer H-1B visa transfers.
Negotiate your start date around PERM timelines
PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months before I-140 filing even begins. When you receive an offer, confirm the employer will initiate PERM within your first year so your priority date is established before country-based backlogs become a planning factor.
Verify the employer's prevailing wage before accepting
DOL sets prevailing wages by job title and location using the OFLC Wage Search. Confirm your offered salary meets or exceeds the Level II or Level III wage for Strategy Manager in your metro area, since PERM requires the employer to pay at least that rate throughout the process.
Clarify whether your role is EB-2 or EB-3 eligible
Employers classify Strategy Manager positions differently depending on whether the job description requires a master's degree. Ask your employer's immigration counsel which preference category they plan to use, since EB-2 and EB-3 have different priority date backlogs for nationals of high-demand countries.
Green Card Strategy Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Strategy Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Strategy Manager positions can qualify under either category. EB-2 applies when the job requires an advanced degree or when you have a bachelor's degree plus five or more years of progressive specialized experience. EB-3 covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Your employer's legal team determines which category fits the specific job description and your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Strategy Manager?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent residency, not a temporary status tied to a single employer. Unlike the H-1B, there's no annual lottery for EB-3 filings, and your priority date is locked in once PERM is certified. The tradeoff is timeline: the full green card process typically takes two to four years or longer depending on your country of birth.
Which types of employers sponsor Strategy Managers for green cards?
Management consulting firms, corporate strategy divisions at Fortune 500 companies, private equity portfolio companies, and financial services firms are the most active sponsors for this title. OFLC disclosure data shows these employers regularly certify PERM applications for strategy and planning roles at both the EB-2 and EB-3 levels.
How can I find Strategy Manager jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Strategy Manager listings specifically by employers offering employment-based green card sponsorship. Standard job searches don't distinguish between firms that sponsor PERM applications and those that only extend H-1B transfers, so filtering by sponsorship type before applying saves significant time and avoids offers that won't support your permanent residency path.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers during the process?
If you change employers after your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, AC21 portability may allow you to transfer your green card case to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification. Strategy Manager roles generally port well to comparable strategy, planning, or management positions, but your new employer must still be willing to continue the sponsorship.