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Release Planning CoordinatorSony Music Entertainment · Africa, South Africa, Johannesburg
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Sony Music Entertainment

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Release Planning Coordinator

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🗓️ Posted 2026-09-16 Africa, South Africa, Johannesburg Hybrid Advertising Arts Media
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 20,000 EUR–35,000 EUR/mo

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll oversee the delivery of music products from A&R handoff through to commercial release. Acting as a key link between A&R, Business Affairs, Product Management, Creative and Production teams, you'll help ensure releases are delivered accurately, on time, and to the highest standard. You'll also play a central role in maintaining the release schedule and supporting the ongoing improvement of our supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

  • ● Manage release planning to ensure all products are delivered to DSPs on time.
  • ● Perform quality checks on metadata and assets before release.
  • ● Partner with A&R, Business Affairs and labels to meet release and pitching deadlines.
  • ● Maintain the digital release schedule and manage label expectations.
  • ● Register video releases with RiSA.
  • ● Support metadata delivery and catalogue distribution across DSPs.
  • ● Troubleshoot release and supply chain issues, coordinating with local and international teams.
  • ● Support continuous improvements and projects across digital and physical supply chains.
  • ● Liaise with manufacturing and print partners when required.
  • ● Produce reporting, investigations and project analysis using relevant systems.
  • ● Provide cover for the Operations Manager, including royalty reporting and release scheduling meetings.

Requirements

  • ● Strong understanding of the music industry, release processes and artist development.
  • ● Knowledge of digital distribution, DSPs, metadata management and music delivery systems.
  • ● Experience with platforms such as iTunes Connect, Vevo Admin, Scatman or similar tools.
  • ● Understanding of physical product manufacturing and release processes.
  • ● Excellent project management, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
  • ● Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
  • ● Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • ● Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • ● Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused, with strong communication skills.
  • ● Passionate about music and the evolving entertainment industry.

Benefits

  • ● You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day