Sony Pictures Entertainment

• Manager, Metadata & Taxonomy – Content Licensing

• The Manager, Metadata & Taxonomy is responsible for strategically designing and maintaining metadata models for digital assets governed by the Content Licensing group, working with both internal and external stakeholders to manage and optimize workflows for metadata tagging and client deliverables. A person in this role must operate at the intersection of information science, post-production, digital asset management, and content licensing. This role involves managing relationships with content marketing groups, balancing their customer service needs with the company’s metadata creation and collection goals. This person must be a self-starter, but willing and eager to collaborate with others. This person should believe in the power of metadata and want to share this knowledge with others. The Manager, Metadata & Taxonomy must be detail-oriented, agile, creative, and able to synthesize information from many sources. Metadata models will change over time and the Manager should be willing to disrupt the status quo, inspiring others to do the same.
• Responsibilities include:

• Identify strategic metadata opportunities for the Content Licensing business and for the broader studio as it relates to the curation of time-based metadata and clip re-use across all lines of business.
• Drive strategic decision making and implementation related to metadata creation, acquisition, and modeling
• Design, build, and maintain metadata models and schemas in support of Content Licensing and its related activities across the studio
• Audit metadata to ensure adherence to standards and identify new opportunities
• Use SQL and other query languages to standardize inconsistent or incomplete metadata, as well as perform analysis that influences metadata strategy
• Develop and improve workflows for metadata tagging and client deliverables (video clips/still images)
• Lead training for metadata tagging processes and the creation of metadata deliverables
• Document workflows, metadata models, and standards
• Evaluate new AI/machine learning technologies and project manage their integration with existing systems
• Map metadata between systems to support data initiatives and increase efficiency
• Onboard new content partners, provide training, and develop custom metadata schemas as required
• Oversee the operation of and serve as the internal public face for SPCL’s Village Well, a first-of-its-kind metadata repository describing longform studio assets with AI and human-generated time-based metadata
• Manage Village Well content partner relationships
• Query and analyze search data to support strategic metadata decisions
• Create reports to track project status
• Maintain familiarity with new technologies and other developments in the entertainment industry as they relate to metadata creation, collection, or modeling
• Support content review for ad-supported licensing models, making recommendations based on deep knowledge of rights and clearances
• Review and flag content for compliance issues
• Advocate to improve content discoverability and user experience through innovative metadata models
• Experience:
• 5+ years of direct experience within the following areas:

• metadata, including taxonomies, ontologies, metadata standards, metadata management, data extraction & transformation, and digital asset management (DAM)
• content licensing, including film clips, photography, stock footage, VFX elements, license administration, rights and clearances, CRM systems, sales, and customer service
• post-production, including knowledge of traditional (i.e. film-based) as well as current (i.e digital) post-production workflows, telecine, color-grading, editing, VFX, encoding/transcoding, and delivery formats
• personnel management, including supervision, scheduling, training, evaluation, and development
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Strong understanding of metadata, taxonomies, and ontologies
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Adept research and problem-solving skills
• Deep knowledge of the studio’s catalog and the stock footage library
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Sound analytical skills (both qualitative & quantitative)
• Understanding of rights and clearances
• Understanding of compliance standards and practices
• Able to build rapport with clients, partners and cross-functional teams
• Decisive & effective problem-solving ability with a strategic mindset
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills
• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science preferred
• *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.

Sony Pictures Entertainment

*** TEMPORARY OPPORTUNITY **** (Approximate assignment from May 31st to September 1st, 2023) ****

Company Overview:

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, and Sony Pictures Classics. Sony Pictures Television (SPT) operates three complementary lines of business: 1) Distribution of SPE’s feature films and television programming to television outlets around the world, 2) Local television production in key international markets, 3) International television networks and digital networks.

For additional information, visit https://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html.

Responsibilities:

o Assist with entering Content Acquisition deals in the Rightsline system (legal database) which entails:

· Entering catalog i.e. title(s)

· The Rights Set

· License Fee per title(s)

· Payment Schedule

· Attach all files

o Cross check that the deals in the system are up to date and have the necessary paperwork attached.

o Maintain Inventories up to date

· Maintain digital rights inventory

· Maintain Rightsline inventory

· Maintain the series and film inventory

o Assist with Payment Management for our Acquired Programming

· Create new vendors in Ariba (our internal payment system)

· Create Purchase orders in Ariba (our internal payment system)

· Process payments & maintain payment schedule

o Provide general support

Requirements:

Position will be remote

· Proven experience as an administrative assistant and/or with data entry.

· Experience reviewing contracts, preferably in entertainment, but not required.

· Knowledge of processing invoices is preferable but not required.

· Attention to detail

· Team player

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask

· Excellent Communication Skills

· Proficiency using MS Office on a PC

· Interest in Content Acquisitions or Legal (Entertainment Rights)

· English Language Proficiency

· Fluent Spanish (preferred)

Experience: 1+ year of business experience, preferred in data entry and /or administrative assistant, and entertainment industry experience.

Education: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (Legal, Finance, Business Administration preferred).

• 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.
• As part of our commitment to health and safety, all U.S. non-union and O.P.E.I.U. Local 174 applicants and employees must submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request and obtain approval of a reasonable accommodation based on disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at [email protected].

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Title: Administrative Assistant (Temp Assignment)

Location: Miami, FL

Division/Dept: SPT Latin America / Networks & Distribution

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution, operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in more than 130 countries.

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) operates three complementary lines of business: 1) Distribution of SPE’s feature films and television programming to television outlets around the world, 2) Local television production in key international markets, 3) International television networks and digital networks.

**Temporary Assignment Details**

Sony Pictures Miami is looking to contract an Administrative Assistant for a temporary assignment that is scheduled to begin in early-February (assignment length: approximately 3 months).

General Summary:

The key purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to 3 executives. The Administrative Assistant is working with the Networks and Distribution team and is expected to be integrated at various levels with the processes and activities relating to the day-to-day operation of the department. The Administrative Assistant should have an enthusiastic interest in the entertainment business and a proactive willingness to take on various administrative responsibilities that is required to keep the operation running effectively and efficiently. Working within their team, the Administrative Assistant is the interface/liaison for the company to connect the operations with both internal and external contacts – vendors, service providers, clients, SPT Departments, etc. A successful Administrative Assistant has a critical role in making sure that the team operates effectively, and strong communications are maintained whether supervisors are in or out of the office.

Responsibilities:

Calendars & Phone Coverage (40%): Cover executives’ phones. Maintain Supervisors’ respective, complex calendars, staying on top of all changes. Coordinate conference/video calls with all levels of executives, send calendar invites to attendees with call-in or videoconference details and ensure that all attendees receive an agenda prior to meeting as needed. Reservation of meeting and videoconference rooms required and liaison with IT needed for videoconferencing or laptop loaner needs.

Travel Arrangements & Expense Reports (30%): Arrange domestic and international travel, including booking and confirming flights, research of visa requirements, lodging and ground transportation with Company travel agents and submitting Travel Authorization requests via Ariba program. Consistent follow up to avoid changes in cost. Cost effective research. Prior to executives’ departure, prepare business information packets including itinerary, meeting agenda (includes confirmation of all meeting locations, times, and participants with contact information to ensure successful and productive trips), travel documents, presentations, relevant agreements, and financial binders as needed. Create and track corporate expense reports monthly in Concur Solutions database system to ensure swift monetary reimbursement and ensuring that all corporate expense reports comply with company’s T&E policy prior to submission. Collect receipts from Executives required at the end of each month or upon return from a business trip.

Purchase Order processing and approvals (10%): Process purchase orders in Ariba and SAP. Tracking approval requests for the executives to ensure that travel, payments, corporate expenses, P.O.’s are approved in a timely manner.

Translations/PowerPoint Presentations (10%): Translations from English/Spanish, Spanish/English of emails, memos, letters, and special projects as requested. Preparation of Power Point Presentation and reports for special meetings and other kind of presentations.

Miscellaneous duties and special projects as required (10%): Liaise with clients on a regular basis. Assist through annual special events, conventions, budget meetings, MRP meetings, annual Team Building, with things such as: meetings, movie screenings, ideas, gifts, etc. Work on multiple projects at the same time. Assist visiting executives as needed. Work with IT support to ensure that the executive’s computer, desk phones and business mobile phone equipment are working effectively upon request. Request computer needs, equipment, programs and loaners as needed. Liaise with assistants to executives of other divisions. Maintain friendly open line of communication to address common issues pertaining to Conventions, offsite meetings, etc. Assist with researching, exploring, and implementing acquisition and business development opportunities.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) with high proficiency in both oral and written is preferred. Preference for professional ability to translate written communications and/or documents (English to Spanish as well Spanish to English).
• Good judgment, dependability, integrity, and discretion are required.
• Track record of success and recognition in effectively carrying out administrative function.
• Juggle multiple tasks, prioritize workload independently, and work autonomously within scope of job responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build effective relationships.
• Ability to work effectively in team environment, as well as individually.
• Ability to multitask and effectively function in an ever-changing business environment.
• Self-motivated individual who knows where to go to find answers to questions.
• Strong verbal and written skills to effectively handle business correspondence and communications.
• Represent Sony Pictures Entertainment in a professional manner to internal and external contacts.
• Impeccable attention to detail and organizational/project management skills.
• Strong working knowledge of office management software applications (Microsoft Office) and ability to master new software applications to support the position. (i.e., Ariba, Concur Expense Systems, SharePoint, Travel requisition/Authorization System, SAP.)

Experience: 3+ years of administrative experience, preferably within a Fortune 500 company, 1+ year of experience within the media/entertainment industry is desired but not required.

Education: Associate Degree or equivalent experience required.

Sony Pictures Entertainment