Do you have a passion for music and want to work within a challenging and dynamic company?
Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited is one of the UK's leading music entertainment companies. Our roster includes such acts as Justin Timberlake, Leona Lewis, Kings Of Leon, Mark Ronson, Christina Aguilera, Kasabian, Natasha Bedingfield, Foo Fighters, Il Divo, Dido and JLS. We are one of the largest, most innovative and forward thinking media companies in the world and are therefore able to offer a range of exciting and diverse career opportunities.

Interested? Read on...

What do Sony Music look for in applicants?
To work in one of our music divisions (RCA, Columbia, Epic, Syco, Jive, deconstruction or Commercial Sales), music must be an important part of your life. You'll need to demonstrate that you have been actively involved in music and have commercial knowledge of what is happening in the industry as well as being a huge consumer of music. You can transfer into the music industry from other media related industries bringing with you different yet complimentary skill sets and knowledge which will add value to our business.

To work in one of the Support functions (Creative, Sales, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Operations or Facilities), whilst prior experience within the music or media industry is an advantage, it is not essential. However, we would expect you to have a strong interest in music and to have researched the industry and the key players within it.

It is important to remember when applying for a role in any of the divisions it's more about what you 'can do' rather than what you 'want to do'. Evidence of relevant experience and/or qualifications in the area you are applying for is paramount.

What are the other opportunities at Sony Music?
The Sony Music Academy is our intern scheme. Work experience or intern schemes have always been a successful route to bringing talent into the Company. Interns in the Company gain experience on an unpaid basis to gain some entry-level experience in the Music and Entertainment Industry. The Academy consists of 3 schemes which run alongside each other:

1. Sony Music Scholarship - collaboration with Music 4 Good/Livity - 2 candidates on a 6 month basis.
2. University affiliated interns - we work together with various universities to give interns practical experience which compliments their studies on a part-time throughout the academic year.
3. Adhoc Work Experience placements of up to 3 month duration to offer candidates a practical insight into the music and entertainment business.

If you are interested in work experience, please visit our talent platform at jobs-sonymusicuk.icims.com to find out more about currently available internships or to register your interest in future opportunities.

Do we have a Graduate Training Scheme?
Unfortunately, we are not currently running a formal Graduate Training Scheme. However we have a number of graduates (under & post) in our business in a variety of roles and collaborate regularly with Universities (see above).

How do you apply to work at Sony Music?
If you fit the above criteria and are interested in working for Sony Music why not check out our talent platform at jobs-sonymusicuk.icims.com.

What's good about this system?
1. You can search all our active vacancies
2. You can use search criteria for label/division, job title, location and/or position type
3. You can set up your own job alert and be notified when a role becomes active that meets your criteria. Once you have set yourself up as a new user you will have your own log in and password and can use the system to monitor the progress of your application.

What happens next?
Your CV will be added to our Recruitment Database which we use as the basis for our external recruitment. One of the Human Resources team will contact you if your application has been successful. We will acknowledge the receipt of all applications however if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks then unfortunately we do not currently have a vacancy suited to your skills and experience. Your CV will be kept on our database for 6 months. If you still wish to be considered for jobs after 6 months has passed, you will need to send in your updated CV or re-apply.

Where can you find out some more information about working in the music industry?
The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) publishes an excellent guide to working in the music industry called 'When will I be Famous'. This can be ordered directly from their website at www.bpi.co.uk. Other useful websites include www.ukmmf.net and www.musiciansunion.org.uk.

Good Luck!