Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, a Japanese multinational conglomerate. SCA’s headquarters are located in New York City. Some of Sony’s main businesses in the U.S. include: Sony Electronics Inc, Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing LLC, and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.
Production Coordinator
About the job
Aniplex of America Inc. (Santa Monica, California) is a subsidiary of Aniplex Inc. (headquartered in Tokyo, Japan), a group of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. and a leading provider of anime content and music production and distribution in Japan. The company’s ever-growing line-up of shows include: March comes in like a lion, Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga, ERASED, The Asterisk War, OWARIMONOGATARI,KIZUMONOGATARI, GRANBLUE FANTASY, Eromanga Sensei, Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU, BLEND-S, Slow Start, and Record of Grancrest War. To learn more: http://aniplexusa.com/.
Position Summary
Aniplex of America Inc. (a subsidiary of Sony Music Japan) is seeking a Production Coordinator to join the team located in Santa Monica, CA. This individual will work on coordinating projects for the English localization of Japanese anime for North America, Central America, and South America. Detail requirements are noted below.
The position has a HYBRID schedule. Employees are expected to work onsite in the Santa Monica office at least 2 days per week.
Job Responsibilities
Under the supervision of localization producers, the candidate will perform the following duties:
- Communicating with Aniplex Japan and Authoring companies in the Japanese language in a Japanese Business Manner
- Being a point of contact to communicate with dubbing companies and designers for each title
- Translate text for series synopsis, episode synopsis, terminology, and credits from Japanese to English
- Review translation accuracy between Japanese and English
- Review English subtitles, English Subtitles for on-screen text, and Adapted Scripts for dubbing (Example: TV episodes, movies, trailers, etc.)
- QC Blu-ray, DVD, and other media
- Review disc packaging materials including text, design, layout, proof, etc.
- Track localization progress and schedule
- Track and manage inventory and Blu-ray order numbers
- Track shipping, and receiving between manufacturing and distribution companies
- Create POs
- Create Title cards
- Assisting in several Anime Events, including writing and translating the panel script, coordinating with Japan and the event’s organizer, attending the panel guests, and hosting the panels (potential cases of business trips in order to do so)
- Research Manga, comics, video games, novels, etc.
Qualifications For Position
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in office environments
- A minimum of 1 year of relevant localization experience
- Must be bilingual (English and Japanese)
- Bachelor’s degree in related fields or equivalent skills and knowledge
- Must have strong writing, reading, and communication skills in both English and Japanese
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite, etc.
- Be able to work in fast-paced environments under the pressure of heavy workloads and tight deadlines
- Must be a team player and a good communicator
- Must be self-motivated, proactive, energetic, and creative
- Strong enthusiasm for entertainment, including Anime, Japanese pop culture, etc. preferred
- All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA
In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology”.
Benefits:
SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
What we offer you:
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
- Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
- Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
- Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Short-term & long-term disability plans
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
- Education assistance and student loan programs
Other Programs:
- Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
- Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
- Matching gift program
- A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
- Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
- Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)
- Annual incentive bonus
The target annualized base salary range for this position is $58,000 to $65,000. The individual will be paid hourly and eligible for overtime. This range 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.
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at careers@sonyusa.com or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.
Director, International Tax Reporting and Compliance
POSITION SUMMARY
Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking a results-oriented Tax Director of International Reporting and Compliance. This individual will be responsible for overseeing US international tax matters for tax compliance and reporting purposes including, but not limited to FDII, GILTI, Subpart F, §861 allocations and FTC, §163j, withholding taxes, BEAT, PTEP calculations for 5471 reporting, as well as measuring the impact of proposed tax legislation and its future tax implications on the group. In addition, this individual will assist in the consolidation of Sony Corporation of America and several hundred foreign affiliates’ IFRS tax provision and ensuring that Sony is compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404. The position will report to the Senior Director – International Tax Reporting and Compliance, SCA.
This is a Hybrid opportunity requiring 3-4 days onsite in our NYC office.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead a team of 6 people in the International group; train, supervise and guide the team in various compliance issues including US tax technical analysis and educate foreign affiliate finance teams on US international tax reporting issues.
- Review and analyze key international tax compliance relating to Federal Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, 1118, 5713, 8992 and 8993. Should have a comprehensive understanding of E&P, Subpart F, GILTI, FTC and Section 861 expense allocation. Review required elections and disclosures such as check-the-box elections, DCL, GRA etc.
- Review and supervise preparation of supporting documentation of earnings and profits pool, FTC pool, PTEP, and US tax basis for foreign subsidiaries and/or branches.
- Model and present the impact of proposed and new tax legislation changes for US tax compliance and financial reporting purposes.
- Analyze existing tax reporting/compliance processes and recommend improvements to facilitate process efficiencies.
- Support tax controversy teams with International tax issues.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION
Your qualifications and experience should include:
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
- Master’s Degree in Tax or Accounting strongly preferred.
- Must have at least 12 years experience in international tax for large corporate taxpayers including substantial international tax experience (minimum 4 years) with a Big 4 accounting firm.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing a tax team for at least 5 years and work well in a diverse multicultural environment.
- Experience with implementation and management of technology based solutions.
- Must have the ability to coordinate and work with cross function/business segment teams.
- Knowledgeable with tax compliance issues, US GAAP reporting. Experience with IAS 12 is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.
In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology”.
Benefits:
SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
What we offer you:
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
- Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
- Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
- Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Short-term & long-term disability plans
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
- Education assistance and student loan programs
Other Programs:
- Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
- Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
- Matching gift program
- A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
- Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
- Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)
Annual incentive bonus
Social Media Intern
Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer).
So, if you want to join a “Best Place to Work” company and make the world say wow, let’s talk.
It’s more than just a job… we are creative, passionate people who turn ideas into innovations. We continue to raise the bar on technology; we epitomize quality, innovation, and style and design; and we stretch the boundaries of imagination.
Sony Electronics’ is looking for a social media intern to join our Community Marketing team. Are you constantly updated on social and cultural trends? Are up to date on key performance metrics? Do you constantly check your socials? If this sounds like your dream job, we want to know you.
This position is based out of our corporate headquarters in San Diego, CA.
Responsibilities
- Daily searches for UGC through tagged mentions and hashtags; Provide weekly summary of strong content and initiate outreach to creators; Additionally partner with our influencer team to funnel creators into seeding program
- Develop a weekly trend report (what is popular)
- Work with internal creative team to develop organic social content
- Manage IG takeovers – attend events and create real time story content
- Work with managers to assist with reporting – from social tools to internal monthly reporting
- Copywriting and posting support for content planning
- Interact with tagged content
Minimum Requirements
- Program will run January 15 to May 15
- Able to commit to 20 hours in a week (in office Tuesday and Wednesday and remote Thursday)
- Rising junior or senior in collegiate program with a 3.0 GPA or above
- Previous internship experience required in the marketing space
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Solid understanding of social media (all platforms)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; PPT, Excel and Word
- Professional demeanor and a strong desire to learn
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to travel and work weekend events as needed
Preferred Skills
You will bring:
- New fresh ideas and trends from your social ecosystem
- New strategies for platform specific content
- You’re organized with a strong eye on details
- Never afraid to share your ideas
- Fun, like to laugh in a collaborative environment
- You have your phone on you at all times, ready to capture content
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $20 to $25. This range 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.
Coordinator, Development GSN
Culver City , California; (Hybrid)
Game Show Network is looking for a Coordinator, Development to support the EVP of Development & Production and the SVP, Development as well as the Development department as a whole. This person will serve as an administrative support and office liaison, coordinating communication with internal Game Show Network divisions, external business partners and the creative community.
Responsibilities
- Calendar management (setting internal and external meetings including gathering all info and materials needed for mtgs)
- Coordinating logistics and prepping materials for meetings
- Creating agendas for weekly and special meetings and gathering assets (videos, pictures, etc.)
- Maintaining a master grid of other networks’ greenlights & current unscripted series
- Updating Weekly Development Grid – projects, pitches, loglines & status
- Assisting in the development process (brainstorming, run-throughs, tech logistics, etc.)
- Creating presentations for both recurring and special meetings
- Using software programs for presentations including: Canva, PPT, Midjourney, keynote and emerging creative AI tools to create and update pitch decks for development projects
- Ad hoc research projects
- i.e. – gathering information on talent, existing IP, history of a game show etc.
- Maintaining an awareness of industry trends, formats, talent and the competitive marketplace
- Creating & maintaining a data base of buyers and executives at other networks and production companies
- Creating and maintaining a master list of outside creative partners, buyers and network execs that GSN and GSES interact with
- General administrative duties including:
- Calendar management, scheduling, expenses, and travel
Qualifications
- Attentiveness to detail and organization
- Competence in managing projects, situations and people
- Readiness to be a team player and cover for other department assistants as needed
- Interest in current alternative programming
- The willingness to embody our culture of being collaborative, a self-starter, competitive, passionate, bold, distinctive, innovative, creative and able to have fun!
- Strong team orientation and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (grammar, spelling etc.)
- A curiosity about and a desire to learn creative development for unscripted content.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
- The ability to work well with others and collaborate across the organization to achieve goals
- Proficient in deck preparation software (ie: PPt, Canva, ChatGPT, Keynote, Midjourney).
- An understanding of all social media platforms.
- Proficient in zoom, Microsoft Teams (all Microsoft software), Dropbox, WeTransfer and other communication and shared doc programs.
- Required Minimum: BA/BS Degree
- Required Minimum: The ideal candidate will have 1 year experience in the entertainment or media industry
$49,000 – $59,0000
Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
