About the role
Join the Sony Engagement Platform Services (SEPS) Team, where innovation meets collaboration in the dynamic world of digital engagement. At SEPS, we are building the next-generation platform that powers how fans connect with the content—and the creators—they love. Our mission is to unlock meaningful, data-driven engagement across Sony’s entertainment ecosystem, from games and anime to music, film, and live experiences—empowering both internal teams and external partners to build at scale. Our mission is to create a world-class engagement platform that not only enhances existing revenue streams but also drives new opportunities through a robust ecosystem of partners and creators. By decoupling application development from platform services, we empower our teams to deliver exceptional solutions with agility and efficiency. If you are passionate about shaping the future of digital engagement and want to be part of a vibrant community that values creativity and collaboration, we invite you to explore the exciting opportunities within our team. Together, we will shape the future of fan experiences and define the foundation for what’s possible in the realm of engagement. To learn more visit:
www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/technology/stories/entries/sep_introduction/
BUSINESS FLUENT JAPANESE LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED
POSITION SUMMARY
Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking a dynamic
Executive Assistant, SEPS
to support high level executives and their team. The position will encompass a variety of administrative responsibilities requiring a high level of trust & confidentiality, excellent organizational & communication skills, and all-related interpersonal skills.
This position will be on a hybrid schedule with 3 days per week in the San Diego office.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide executive support to senior-level executives and their teams
Organize and support meetings including reserving conference rooms, sending meeting invitations, arranging technical support, placing catering requests, and preparing security access
Maintain agenda and supporting materials for staff meetings; track and follow up on action items and communication threads across the team
Own and lead the planning and execution of SEPS team engagement activities, including leadership meetings, all hands, workshops, team visits, newsletters, and events, ensuring timely preparation, clear communications, logistics, follow up and continuous improvement.
Distribute department mail; arrange messenger and overnight package services
Arrange & manage travel including flights, hotels, and rental vehicles
Prepare expense reports
Create and prepare presentations, spreadsheets, and memos.
Maintain/archive files that may contain confidential information
Prepare and launch documents for e-signatures
Onboard/offboard personnel
Coordinate Facilities and IT requests
Support Administrative Professional initiative
Order/maintain department supplies; coordinate procurement and distribution of branded swag and promotional items
Organize team-building events
Assist in projects as needed.
Track SEPS contracts and approval flows
Track and manage communication items including follow-ups, action items, and key correspondence across internal and external stakeholders
Own and manage the SEPS internal communications plan, including newsletter, leadership communications, meeting updates, presentations, and follow-up communications. Coordinate content development, review, formatting, approval, and distribution with leadership and relevant internal teams.
Use business fluent Japanese and English to coordinate with Japan based stakeholders, facilitate communications and meetings, and review Japanese and English materials for clarity, context, and appropriateness before distribution.
Create monthly SEPS Newsletters and similar artifacts
Help maintain a SEPS Calendar for key milestones, vacation schedules and workshops, team engagement activities, and team visits.
Serve as a coordination point with Internal Communications and other groups to support SEPS communications and engagement activities.
Support executive interactions with external stakeholders and partners through meeting scheduling, visit logistics, briefing materials, and follow up, as applicable
Perform other related duties as assigned
Liaise and build relationships with other groups within the organization
Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above
QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION
Your qualifications and experience should include:
College degree preferred
Minimum of 5 years executive level administrative experience
Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to plan ahead and anticipate needs of the team
Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and problem solve
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Collaborative team player, working professionally with other departments and assistants
Experience developing or executing internal communications, employee-engagement activities, executive meetings, workshops, visits, events, or similar organizational initiatives preferred.
Ability to prepare polished executive materials, develop clear communications, and manage review and distribution accurately and discreetly.
Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple internal teams and communicate professionally with external stakeholders across time zones.
Fluent in Japanese required.
Proficient in MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, OneNote
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
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
Opportunities to train and participate in Administrative Professionals L&D initiatives
Other Programs:
Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote 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 target annualized base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $83,000. The individual will be paid hourly and eligible for overtime. In addition to the annual base salary, this role has an annual bonus target of 5%. 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