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Get Access To All JobsABOUT 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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Community Manager is a core driver of the Audience Development Team, leading strategy and execution to build, grow, engage, and activate artist fan communities across social platforms and owned channels. This role oversees the development of digital campaigns aligned with each project’s creative direction, timeline, and target audience, ensuring every activation supports broader fan growth and engagement goals.
In close partnership with artists and their management teams, the Community Manager shapes a consistent and compelling content pipeline. This can range from early-stage ideation and mood boards to hands-on content capture with talent, depending on the needs of the campaign.
The position also manages third-party partners, including agencies and independent contractors, driving alignment, maintaining creative standards, and maximizing output across all campaign touchpoints. As one of five Community Managers, this role holds primary ownership of the R&B & K-Pop genres and leads all campaigns within the space as the central point of accountability.
What you'll do:
- Artist-Lead Shortform Content & Coaching
- Community Platform Management (Reddit/Discord/Twitch)
- Content Marketing Copy & Tags
- Digital Advertising
- Email & Text List Management/Messaging
- Fan Data Acquisition
- Fan Page Management & Coordination
- Influencer Campaigns
- Seeding
- Social/Content Calendars
- Social Platform Management (TikTok, Instagram, etc.)
- UGC/Clipping
WHO YOU ARE
- 3+ years in entertainment or lifestyle-based digital marketing or community management.
- Deep knowledge of the R&B & K-Pop genres and their surrounding cultures.
- Firm understanding of fan psychology, digital tribes and platform-specific behaviors.
- Experience using data to analyze campaign performance, fan sentiment and audience health.
- Strong communication skills with an adaptive tone to collaborate with peers, senior management and artists.
- Expertise in all social media and community platforms.
- Familiarity with CRM systems, social analytics platforms, and fan/creator management tools.
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
$75,000—$85,000 USD
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Community Manager is a core driver of the Audience Development Team, leading strategy and execution to build, grow, engage, and activate artist fan communities across social platforms and owned channels. This role oversees the development of digital campaigns aligned with each project’s creative direction, timeline, and target audience, ensuring every activation supports broader fan growth and engagement goals.
In close partnership with artists and their management teams, the Community Manager shapes a consistent and compelling content pipeline. This can range from early-stage ideation and mood boards to hands-on content capture with talent, depending on the needs of the campaign.
The position also manages third-party partners, including agencies and independent contractors, driving alignment, maintaining creative standards, and maximizing output across all campaign touchpoints. As one of five Community Managers, this role holds primary ownership of the R&B & K-Pop genres and leads all campaigns within the space as the central point of accountability.
What you'll do:
- Artist-Lead Shortform Content & Coaching
- Community Platform Management (Reddit/Discord/Twitch)
- Content Marketing Copy & Tags
- Digital Advertising
- Email & Text List Management/Messaging
- Fan Data Acquisition
- Fan Page Management & Coordination
- Influencer Campaigns
- Seeding
- Social/Content Calendars
- Social Platform Management (TikTok, Instagram, etc.)
- UGC/Clipping
WHO YOU ARE
- 3+ years in entertainment or lifestyle-based digital marketing or community management.
- Deep knowledge of the R&B & K-Pop genres and their surrounding cultures.
- Firm understanding of fan psychology, digital tribes and platform-specific behaviors.
- Experience using data to analyze campaign performance, fan sentiment and audience health.
- Strong communication skills with an adaptive tone to collaborate with peers, senior management and artists.
- Expertise in all social media and community platforms.
- Familiarity with CRM systems, social analytics platforms, and fan/creator management tools.
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
$75,000—$85,000 USD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Community Manager
Document your degree-to-role alignment early
Community Manager petitions face RFEs when the degree field looks mismatched to the role. Pull your transcripts and map coursework in communications, digital marketing, or behavioral science to the job description before your employer files.
Use O*NET to frame specialty occupation
O*NET classifies Community and Social Service Managers under SOC codes your employer's attorney uses to argue specialty occupation. Share this with your HR contact so the LCA and I-129 cite the correct occupational category from the start.
Target employers with cap-exempt H-1B history
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning your petition isn't subject to the annual lottery. A Community Manager role at an affiliated university or research institute can proceed any time of year.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Community Manager openings on Migrate Mate by employers whose DOL Labor Condition Application filings confirm active H-1B sponsorship. This cuts out roles where sponsorship is listed as optional or dependent on budget approval after an offer.
Confirm the LCA wage tier before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Community Manager in your metro area. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the Level I through IV threshold DOL certifies, and mismatches delay LCA approval and push back your start date.
Account for the 60-day grace period when switching jobs
If you're leaving one H-1B employer for a Community Manager role at another, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period between jobs. Your new employer must file a transfer petition before that window closes, so get the I-129 process started the day you give notice.
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Find Community Manager JobsCommunity Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Community Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like communications, marketing, or digital media. A broadly written job description that accepts any degree can trigger an RFE. Your employer's attorney should tailor the job duties to reflect specialized knowledge that ties directly to a qualifying degree field.
How do I find Community Manager jobs where employers will actually sponsor an H-1B?
Search Migrate Mate for Community Manager openings filtered by employers with confirmed H-1B Labor Condition Application filings. This shows you companies that have already gone through the DOL certification process for similar roles, which is a reliable signal that sponsorship is a real part of their hiring process and not just a line in the job posting.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a Community Manager role?
USCIS grants a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment. During that window you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer, change status, or begin preparing to depart. Your new employer files a transfer petition using Form I-129, and you can start work once the petition is filed, not just approved, under portability rules.
Can a startup sponsor my H-1B for a Community Manager position?
Yes, but the employer must demonstrate financial ability to pay the DOL prevailing wage for the role. USCIS scrutinizes startups more closely for ability-to-pay evidence, so your employer should prepare audited financials or bank statements alongside the I-129. Startups that are cap-exempt because of a university affiliation or research designation face fewer hurdles on timing.
Does remote work affect H-1B sponsorship for Community Manager roles?
Yes. The LCA is tied to a specific work location, and DOL requires a new or amended LCA if you work remotely from a different metropolitan statistical area than what the original petition listed. If your employer allows remote work across states, confirm they'll file the necessary LCA amendments before you relocate, since working from an unlisted site creates a compliance gap.
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