Sony Music Entertainment Claimed Company

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 60 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. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 713

CEO: Rob Stringer

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Joining Sony Music Entertainment - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Sony Music Entertainment is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Sony Music Entertainment employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	100%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Sony Music Entertainment are rated a C+. At Sony Music Entertainment most employees said they received feedback never or once a year. 50% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Sony Music Entertainment.

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	14%
Once a year	29%
Never	57%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Sony Music Entertainment employees earn $124,104. Sony Music Entertainment ranks in the Bottom 40% for compensation in Buffalo, NY. Learn More about Salaries at Sony Music Entertainment.

Average Salaries at Sony Music Entertainment by Department

$135k*

Engineering

$151k*

Product

$117k*

Design

$127k*

Marketing

$152k*

Operations

$57k*

Admin

$128k*

Business Dev

$86k*

Finance

$65k*

Customer Support

$114k*

$104k*

$157k*

Legal

$142k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Sony Music Entertainment, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Sony Music Entertainment the most common answer selected by employees is eat lunch at their desk. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Sony Music Entertainment, many employees say it’s because of the comfort & familiarity.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	0%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	100%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	50%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	50%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	25%
Once a week	25%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	25%
Never	25%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Sony Music Entertainment ranks in the Bottom 5% of companies for professional development in Buffalo, NY. 14% of employees said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Sony Music Entertainment.

Answer	Percent
Yes	14%
No	86%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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