Do you have a passion for music and want to work within a challenging and dynamic company?
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (UK) Limited is one of the UK's leading music entertainment companies. Our roster includes such acts as Justin Timberlake, The View, Christina Aguilera, Kasabian, Natasha Bedingfield, Foo Fighters, Il Divo, Dido and Lemar. New releases include Calvin Harris, Mark Ronson, The Hoosiers and GoodBooks. We are one of the largest, most innovative and forward thinking media companies in the world and are therefore able to offer a range of exciting and diverse career opportunities.

We strongly encourage internal career development, are in the process of developing the Sony BMG Academy (work experience scheme) and always look to recruit top talent at all levels.

Interested? Read on...

What do Sony BMG look for in applicants?
To work in one of our music divisions (RCA, Columbia, Epic, Syco or Commercial), music must be an important part of your life. You'll need to demonstrate that you have been actively involved in music and have commercial knowledge of what is happening in the industry as well as being a huge consumer of music. You can transfer into the music industry from other media related industries bringing with you different yet complimentary skill sets and knowledge which will add value to our business.

To work in one of the Support functions (Sales, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Operations or Facilities), whilst prior experience within the music or media industry is an advantage, it is not essential. However, we would expect you to have a strong interest in music and to have researched the industry and the key players within it.

It is important to remember when applying for a role in any of the divisions it�s more about what you 'can do' rather than what you 'want to do'. Evidence of relevant experience and/or qualifications in the area you are applying for is paramount.

What are the other opportunities at Sony BMG?
The Sony BMG Academy is our newly created intern scheme. Work experience or intern schemes have always been a successful route to bringing talent into the Company. Traditionally, interns in the Company work on an unpaid basis to gain some entry-level experience in the Music and Entertainment Industry. The Academy consists of 4 schemes which run along side each other:

1. Sony BMG Scholarship - collaborative relationship with Music 4 Good/Livity - 2 candidates on a 9 month basis.
2. University affiliated interns - we are working together with various universities to introduce interns to practical experience which compliments their studies - part-time throughout the academic year.
3. Sandwich/placement year - potentially better suited to the support functions, in particular, Finance and IT where industry placements are part of the degree course.
4. Ad hoc - placements of up to 3 month duration to offer candidates a practical insight into the music and entertainment business.

If you are interested in Work Experience please apply via our recruitment website here and enter your application for the Sony BMG Academy, remembering to include your availability dates and department/label of most interest.

Do we have a Graduate Training Scheme?
Unfortunately, we are not currently running a formal Graduate Training Scheme. However we have a number of graduates (under & post) in our business in a variety of roles and collaborate regularly with Universities (see above).

How do you apply to work at Sony BMG?
If you fit the above criteria and are interested in working for Sony BMG why not check out our recruitment website to see what we are recruiting for at the moment - click here to launch the site.

What's good about this system?
1. Ability to use search criteria for job category, location and/or position type
2. Ability to set up your own personal career planner (click on the link at the bottom of the home page). Once you have set yourself up as a new user you will have your own log in and password. Simply follow the on-screen instructions and you can activate 'Job Agent' where you can be notified of new roles via email or SMS or use the system to monitor the progress of your application.

What happens next?
Your CV will be added to our Recruitment Database which we use as the basis for our external recruitment. One of the Human Resources team will contact you if your application has been successful. We will acknowledge the receipt of all applications however if you have not heard from us after 4 weeks then unfortunately you were not suitable for any of our current vacancies. Your CV will be kept on our database for 12 months. If you still wish to be considered for jobs after 12 months has passed, you will need to send in your updated CV or re-apply.

Where can you find out some more information about working in the music industry?
The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) publishes an excellent guide to working in the music industry called 'When will I be Famous'. This can be ordered directly from their website at www.bpi.co.uk. Other useful websites include www.ukmmf.net and www.musiciansunion.org.uk.

Good Luck!