Director, Commercial Strategy - The Orchard / Independent

Director, Commercial Strategy - The Orchard / Independent leads direct-to-consumer commercial strategy for Sony Music's independent and distributed artist roster. The role ensures independent artists can access scalable, best-in-class D2C capabilities while remaining aligned with Sony Music D2C standards, tools, and operating models.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in D2C, e-commerce, or creator-led commerce environments
• Strong understanding of independent artist ecosystems and scalable commercial models
• Excellent commercial judgment paired with sensitivity to artist brand and fan experience
• Comfortable operating in matrixed organizations with embedded and central responsibilities
• Highly organized, data-driven, and execution-focused

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to shape D2C growth for Sony Music’s global independent roster
• High-visibility role working closely with artists, managers, and label leadership
• Modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• 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