Senior Manager, External Relations

Sony Corporation of America

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony’s principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing, and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows, music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth.

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Position Summary

Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join our dynamic Global External Relations & Geopolitical Strategy team. SCA’s External Relations Department works closely with the external relations teams of our global affiliates and parent company.

In this role, you will participate in developing and implementing strategies to represent the global company’s interests in government matters.

This position will follow a hybrid schedule, with 3 days per week in the DC office.

Job Responsibilities

Proactively monitor and analyze global political, legal, and regulatory developments from key regions (e.g., US, EU, Japan) to identify trends affecting the company, transforming information into actionable intelligence for internal stakeholders and management.

Cultivate and leverage a robust external network of experts, politicians, industry groups, and other relevant third parties to enhance the company’s presence and gather critical insights, aligning with management’s strategic direction and business priorities.

Participate in industry association discussions and provide feedback to influence policy and regulatory outcomes, ensuring the company’s interests are represented and advanced.

Actively engage in legislative and regulatory advocacy to promote favorable laws and regulations for the company’s business while mitigating unfavorable ones, collaborating with internal stakeholders to align on company priorities.

Manage executive meetings and presentations, including meeting organization, document preparation, and occasional coverage and note-taking.

Maintain honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical conduct as material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

Qualifications for Position

Your qualifications and experience should include:

Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, or related field preferred.

Minimum 7 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related field, with a demonstrated understanding of legislative and regulatory processes.

Experience with project management.

Some experience working on Capitol Hill.

Japanese language proficiency preferred.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and skilled in technical troubleshooting.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Strong attention to detail with outstanding organizational skills.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Demonstrated ability to take initiative, adapt to feedback, and manage multiple tasks effectively, sometimes under time pressure.

Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Benefits

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.”

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program covering employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

What we offer:

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for employees, 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 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.

Up to 12 weeks of 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:

Flexible Work Arrangements, including hybrid work schedules.

Time off including 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 exclusively for employees.

Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions).

Compensation

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $165,000 to $180,000, with an annual bonus target of 17%. This range does not include other potential compensation components or benefits. Actual salary depends on factors including qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

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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, contact [email protected]
or mail to:

Sony Corporation of America
Human Resources Department
25 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10010

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