Senior Manager, External Relations

Title: Senior Manager, External Relations

Location: Washington, DC,  United States

Full time

job requisition id: JR-117924

Job Description:

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 and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en.

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 develop and implement strategies to represent the global company's interests in government matters.

This position will be on 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's meetings and presentations, which includes, but not limited to, meeting organization, document preparation and occasional coverage and taking notes.

• Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are 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 speaker is 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

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."

Benefits:

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

What we offer you:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for 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 their 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 v immediate vesting

• Education assistance and student loan programs

Other Programs:

• Flexible Work Arrangements, including hybrid work schedules

• Time off to include 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, offered exclusively to Sony employees

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

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $165,000 to $180,000. In addition to the annual base salary, this role has an annual bonus target of 17%. This range 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.

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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, please contact us by email at careers@sonyusa.com or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

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While SCA does not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, there are certain Sony offices that require employees to be vaccinated in order to enter. If you will be located at or travel to those offices, you will be required to be fully vaccinated to enter. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Please do not include proof of vaccination status or any indication of a possible request for a vaccination accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.