Associate Director, Data Privacy

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 and 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. As Senior Manager, Data Privacy, you will act as a trusted advisor to the business, providing pragmatic and commercially focused privacy guidance across departments. Working closely with stakeholders globally, you will play a key role in supporting the organisation to manage data responsibly, maintain compliance, and build consistent, high-quality data protection practices across the business. What you'll do: Drafting and negotiating one off data-share agreements (e.g., artists, distribution clients, ticketing partners, co-promoters) Support of Product Design & Engineering team and labels’ onboarding of new tools Contracts: review / draft data protection provisions in vendor agreements and/or negotiate the longform Data Privacy & InfoSec rider for all of our stakeholders (CMG, GDB, MLive, The Orchard, AWAL, KNT, Ceremony of Roses, PX, B&LA globally…) M&A due diligence – multiple deals in progress at once weekly 30 minute all-hands calls (for each deal) initial responses review & follow ups reviewing data provisions in the sales agreement post-acquisition integration Data import & export requests – requiring approval or privacy policy interpretation, or a data-share agreement Cross-OpCo collaborations: location based events – project review; review and/or drafting of contract data privacy provisions (e.g., vendor, location, co-promotion, IP licence agreements), privacy & transparency notices, opt-in language Contest queries – local and multi-market contests - re. data ingestion, sharing data with promoters and prize providers, opt-in wording, UGC advice Marketing queries - labels, International Marketing and CRM – review campaigns and advise on language, opt-in requirements, transparency concerns, nudge techniques / dark patterns, UGC elements, and incentivising streaming Data Subject Access Requests (“DSARs”) – from employees or former employees, artists (increase since Artist Forward), consumers – can take one to three months of to identify, review, redact and collate the response CRM – advise on data rights requests (e.g. deletion/unsubscribe requests) PX support – DE&I surveys, global career site, company-wide initiatives Conducting and documenting Privacy Impact Assessments and Data Protection Impact Assessments. Who you are: A minimum 5 years PQE Excellent analytical and communication skills Ability to work with others within group and across divisions Strong negotiation skills and work ethic Team player with strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, good judgment, and intellectual curiosity Demonstrated ability to build trusted advisor relationships with internal clients, together with commitment to provide the highest quality internal client support 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. 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. New York Pay Range

$90,000 - $120,000 USD

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