[{"country_short": "USA", "city": "Los Angeles", "description": "Title: Bi-Lingual Spanish Attorney- Contractor SNEI LA\nLocation: CA-Los Angeles\nBi-Lingual Spanish Attorney- Contractor\nLos Angeles, CA\nDuration: 6 months\n\nSony Corporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer entertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world.\nSony Network Entertainment (SNEI) is a division of the Networked Products and Services Group. Sony Network Entertainment was created to drive vision, strategy and execution for network services across the entire Sony Group, with a goal of offering consumers compelling, connected entertainment experiences across a variety of consumer electronics devices. \n\nThe Sony Network Entertainment International Business and Legal Affairs department has an excellent opportunity for an experienced transactional attorney to provide legal and business support for Sony\u2019s new media initiatives.\n\nEssential responsibilities include:\nDrafting and negotiating agreements related to licensing of content (television, films, music, etc.) for distribution through emerging new media platforms; Drafting and negotiating agreements with respect to strategic corporate development arrangements; On-going support in managing partnerships with licensors and partners; and Support with respect to general corporate matters. \nOur successful top-tier law school graduate will possess California Bar admission and must have three to seven years of experience with technology and content licensing at a nationally recognized law firm, technology company or entertainment company. The candidate should have excellent interpersonal and communication abilities; demonstrate motivation and initiative; be able to multitask and work quickly and collaboratively under tight deadlines; and be capable of providing insight on both business and legal issues. Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish mandatory.\n\nPosition is currently on a contractor basis with potential to turn to a full-time employee\n\n\nSony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.\n\nWe strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.\n\nWe sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI.Job: Legal", "date_new": "2012-05-18 04:01:31", "url": "http://sony.jobs/xml/28784415/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Sony Electronics", "title": "Bi-Lingual Spanish Attorney- Contractor SNEI LA", "reqid": "24547", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Los Angeles, CA", "uid": 28784415}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Los Angeles", "description": "Title: Business Development Intern- SNEI LA\nLocation: CA-Los Angeles\nSony\nNetwork Entertainment\nPosition\nTitle: Business Development Intern\nDepartment:\nBusiness Development (Corporate Strategy)\nLocation:\nLos Angeles\n  \nSony\nNetwork Entertainment International LLC (SNEI), a subsidiary of Sony\nCorporation of America, is the premier provider of digital entertainment.\nThrough the Sony Entertainment Network portal, consumers around the world are\nable to access their favorite digital entertainment conveniently and instantly\non their favorite connected devices. SNEI offers the latest and highest quality\nmusic, video, and game content through Sony Entertainment Network as well as\nPlayStation Network while also delivering third-party services. In\naddition, SNEI provides a compelling consumer experience through innovative content\ndiscovery features and a simple user interface that is globally consistent, yet\nlocally relevant.\n\nJob\nSummary: Sony Network Entertainment Business Development Intern\n\nPrimary\nResponsibilities:\n\nAs\nBusiness Development Intern you will:\n\n\u2022\nBe responsible for working closely with the VP and Senior Director of Business\nDevelopment and other executives in the Corporate Strategy group\n\u2022\nResearch and Evaluate opportunities in mobile and digital media/entertainment\n\u2022\nSupport the team with robust business analysis and financial modeling\n\u2022\nHelp develop Green Light presentations for business development purposes\n\u2022\nHelp define and develop new products and initiatives\n\u2022\nStay current on new technologies, entertainment offerings, and trends\n\u2022\nYou will report directly to the VP & Senior Director Business Development\n\u2022\nStudent Business/ Marketing or Communication, or similar skill / level\n\u2022\nStrong interest in internet and/or media & entertainment industries\n\u2022\nStrong communication and presentation skills\n\u2022\nProven history of achievement\n\u2022\nAbility to thrive in a fast pace environment\n\u2022\nWillingness to assist with a variety of tasks and able to work both\nindependently and collaboratively\n\u2022\nProficient with Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and other common office systems\n\u2022\nLanguage skills a real plus\n\nSony\nis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for\nemployment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national\norigin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental\ndisability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services,\nsexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any\nother legally protected category.\n\nWe\nstrive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace\ndiversity. We encourage everyone to\nrespond.\n\nWe\nsincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank\nyou for your interest in SNEI.Job: Intern Opportunity", "date_new": "2012-04-10 11:42:47", "url": "http://sony.jobs/xml/27787403/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Sony Electronics", "title": "Business Development Intern- SNEI LA", "reqid": "24185", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Los Angeles, CA", "uid": 27787403}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Los Angeles", "description": "Title: Digital Product Marketing Intern- SNEI LA\nLocation: CA-Los Angeles\nSony\nNetwork Entertainment Inc.\nDigital Product Marketing Intern\nDepartment:\nMarketing\nLocation:\nLos Angeles, CA\n  \nSony\nCorporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony\nCorporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of\naudio, video, communications, and information technology products for the\nconsumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer\nentertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most\ncomprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world.\n\nSony\nNetwork Entertainment (SNEI) is a division of the Networked Products and\nServices Group. Sony Network Entertainment was created at the beginning of 2010\nto drive vision, strategy and execution for network services across the entire\nSony Group, with a goal of offering consumers compelling, connected\nentertainment experiences across a variety of consumer electronics\ndevices. \n\nJob\nSummary: The Sony Network Entertainment Digital Product Marketing Intern will\nbe responsible for\u2026\n\nPrimary\nResponsibilities:\n\u2022\nAssisting with the execution of marketing plans for video, music and games\ncontent promotions to maximize sales. Tactics will include store merchandising,\ne-mail marketing, online marketing and social media sites.\n\u2022\nTracking campaign schedules and creative assets using specific tracking tools.\n\u2022\nConducting competitive analysis of the current marketing landscape and offering\nstrategic ideas.\n\u2022\nProviding a fresh perspective on strategic initiatives for the video, music and\ngames services.\n\u2022\nAnalyzing effectiveness of internal and external marketing campaigns.\n\u2022\nCoordinating and prepare college marketing initiatives to promote Sony\nEntertainment Network and digital services.\n\u2022\nOffering suggestions for new customer acquisition programs relevant to the\ntargeted demographic.\n\u2022\nAssisting the Marketing Director and Product Managers with ad hoc projects as\nneeded.\n\u2022\nJunior, senior or MBA student seeking a degree in Marketing, Communications, or\nBusiness preferred.\n\u2022\nCandidates must be detail-oriented and demonstrate the organizational ability\nto multi task in a fast-pace environment.\n\u2022\nEntertainment industry enthusiast, including film, television, music and/or\nvideo games.\n\u2022\nSuperior interpersonal and communication skills. Mature judgment.\nResults-oriented. Strong self \u2013initiative.\n\u2022\nExcellent quantitative and analytical skills.\n\u2022\nTeam player who can seamlessly work across different functions.\n\u2022\nStrong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook\nand PowerPoint.\n\u2022\nExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal\n\n\nSony\nis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All\npersons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,\ncolor, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship,\nage, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status,\nstatus in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status,\ngenetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.\n\nWe\nstrive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace\ndiversity. We encourage everyone to\nrespond.\n\nWe\nsincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank\nyou for your interest in SNEI.Job: Intern Opportunity", "date_new": "2012-04-10 11:42:45", "url": "http://sony.jobs/xml/27787394/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Sony Electronics", "title": "Digital Product Marketing Intern- SNEI LA", "reqid": "24076", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Los Angeles, CA", "uid": 27787394}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Los Angeles", "description": "Title: Legal Intern- SNEI LA\nLocation: CA-Los Angeles\nSony\nNetwork Entertainment International LLC\nLegal\nIntern\nDepartment: Legal\nand Business AffairsLocation: Los\nAngeles, CA\n\nSony\nCorporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U. S. subsidiary of Sony\nCorporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of\naudio, video, communications, and information technology products for the\nconsumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer\nentertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most\ncomprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world.\n\nSony\nNetwork Entertainment (SNEI) is a division of the Networked Products and Services\nGroup. Sony Network Entertainment was created at the beginning of 2010 to drive\nvision, strategy and execution for network services across the entire Sony\nGroup, with a goal of offering consumers compelling, connected entertainment\nexperiences across a variety of consumer electronics devices.\n\nJob\nSummary: The SNEI Business and Legal Affairs team handles matters related to\nthe distribution of digital content over Sony\u2019s various platforms throughout\nthe world. The SNEI legal intern will\nwork closely with SNEI\u2019s Business and Legal Affairs attorneys on cutting edge\ndigital entertainment work.\n\nPrimary\nResponsibilities:\n\u2022\nAssisting with drafting a variety of contracts, including digital content\ndistribution deals, promotional and licensing arrangements and technology\nservice provider agreements.\n\u2022\nReviewing and analyzing existing agreements and reporting back to the legal\nteam and its internal clients.\n\u2022\nConducting legal research/analysis on issues such as data protection/privacy,\ncontent ratings and general contract law.\n\u2022\nAdministering and managing contractual relationships with strategic partners.\n\u2022\nMotivated and committed student with excellent academic record who has\ncompleted one year (and no more than one year) of law school.\n\u2022\nExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal.\n\u2022\nInterested in digital media and technology transactions and drafting and\nnegotiation of contracts.\n\u2022\nNo prior legal experience required.\n\nSony\nis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for\nemployment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national\norigin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental\ndisability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services,\nsexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any\nother legally protected category.\n\n\n\nWe\nstrive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace\ndiversity. We encourage everyone to\nrespond.\n\n\nWe\nsincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank\nyou for your interest in SNEI.\nJob: Intern Opportunity", "date_new": "2012-04-10 11:42:44", "url": "http://sony.jobs/xml/27787392/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Sony Electronics", "title": "Legal Intern- SNEI LA", "reqid": "24129", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Los Angeles, CA", "uid": 27787392}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Los Angeles", "description": "Title: Software QA Intern- SNEI LA\nLocation: CA-Los Angeles\nSony\nNetwork Entertainment\nSoftware QA Intern (Manual Black Box)\n\nDepartment:\nTechnology\nLocation:\nLos Angeles\n  \nSony\nNetwork Entertainment International LLC (SNEI), a subsidiary of Sony\nCorporation of America, is the premier provider of digital entertainment.\nThrough the Sony Entertainment Network portal, consumers around the world are\nable to access their favorite digital entertainment conveniently and instantly\non their favorite connected devices. SNEI offers the latest and highest quality\nmusic, video, and game content through Sony Entertainment Network as well as\nPlayStation Network while also delivering third-party services. In\naddition, SNEI provides a compelling consumer experience through innovative\ncontent discovery features and a simple user interface that is globally\nconsistent, yet locally relevant.\n\n\nJob\nSummary: The Sony Network Entertainment Software QA Intern will assist in\ntesting SNEI\u2019s internal and customer-facing applications using manual\nfunctional testing techniques. This will\ninvolve developing, supporting, and extending both existing and new functional\ntest cases and scripts. Duties also\ninclude working with test case management, issue tracking, source control,\ndatabase, requirements management, reporting, and other tools.\n\nIn\nthe course of performing this function, the Software QA Intern will develop\nskills in software testing, testing frameworks, and associated organizational\nprocesses.\n\nThe\nSoftware QA Intern will become a member of the QA team, reporting to the\nManager of Quality Assurance. They will\nbe assigned to work under the direct supervision of a Senior QA engineer, who\nwill be responsible for mentoring them.\n\nPrimary\nResponsibilities:\n\u2022\nPerform manual \u201cblack box\u201d testing of SNEI\u2019s internal and customer-facing\napplications.\n\u2022\nAssist in the development and upkeep of test cases.\n\u2022\nUse issue tracking systems such as Rally, and test case management tools such\nas Silk Central Test Manager.\n\u2022\nWork with QA team members and software developers to trouble-shoot test\nfailures in the various test environments. This may include trouble-shooting database issues using SQL queries,\nreviewing web server and application server logs, etc.\nTECHNICAL:\n\u2022Must demonstrate basic knowledge of web application architecture\n\u2022Familiar with Java-based web applications, Tomcat, and Apache\n\n\nEXPERIENCE:\n\u2022Good knowledge of MS Windows operating systems and MS Office tools\n\u2022Experience with Java or another object-oriented programming language\n\u2022Experience with database queries using SQL\n\n\nEDUCATION:\n\u2022Must be actively pursuing a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Science or related\nsoftware engineering discipline.\n\u2022Must have completed at least 2 full years of a 4-year BS degree program.\n\u2022Must have completed some courses on software development\n\u2022\nExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal\n\u2022\nTeam player who does not need extensive supervision\n\nSony\nis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for\nemployment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national\norigin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental\ndisability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services,\nsexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any\nother legally protected category.\n\nWe\nstrive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace\ndiversity. We encourage everyone to\nrespond.\n\nWe\nsincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank\nyou for your interest in SNEI.\n\nJob: Intern Opportunity", "date_new": "2012-04-10 11:42:40", "url": "http://sony.jobs/xml/27787375/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Sony Electronics", "title": "Software QA Intern- SNEI LA", "reqid": "24075", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Los Angeles, CA", "uid": 27787375}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Los Angeles", "description": "Title: UI Web Developer- Intern SNEI LA\nLocation: CA-Los Angeles\nSony\nNetwork Entertainment\n\nUI\nWeb Developer Intern\nLos\nAngeles, CA\n\nSony\nCorporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony\nCorporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of\naudio, video, communications, and information technology products for the\nconsumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer\nentertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most\ncomprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world.\n\nSony\nNetwork Entertainment (SNEI) is a division of the Networked Products and\nServices Group. Sony Network Entertainment was created to drive vision,\nstrategy and execution for network services across the entire Sony Group, with\na goal of offering consumers compelling, connected entertainment experiences\nacross a variety of consumer electronics devices.\n\nSony\nNetwork Entertainment (SNEI) is looking for an experienced User Interface Web\nDeveloper Intern to work on cutting-edge multimedia applications for the\ndesktop and Web. In this position you will be part of a small engineering team\nfocused on delivering innovative user interface software that will play a key\nrole in Sony's vision for an integrated entertainment experience.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\u2022\nImplement User Interfaces for desktop, web and mobile applications using HTML,\nCSS, JavaScript and other Web technologies.\n\u2022\nParticipate in creative application design.\n\u2022\nReview, debug and test existing code.\n\u2022\nWork closely with a team of experienced engineers to produce high-quality\nsoftware products.\n\u2022\nAbility to complete assigned work within specified time frame.\n\u2022\nDemonstrate professional engineering practices including adherence to coding\nstandards, producing design documentation, and supporting integration.\n\u2022\nAbility to take the initiative in problem-solving\n\u2022\nHave good organizational and time management skills, especially in a fast-paced\nenvironment\n\u2022\nExcellent written and oral communication skills\n\u2022\nCross-browser compatibility for PC, Mac and Mobile\n\u2022\nAccessibility (Section 508)\n\u2022\nFamiliarity web technologies, especially HTML 5, CSS 3, jQuery, XSL\n\u2022\nExperience with application integration using JSP\n\u2022\nKnowledge of Object-oriented JavaScript practices, Ajax and related protocols\n\u2022\nMobile web experience\n\u2022\nSEO\n\u2022\nPhotoshop experience\n\u2022\nUser Experience\n\u2022\nIA / Wireframing / Interaction design\n\u2022\nSense of humor\nSony\nis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration\nfor employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy,\nnational origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or\nmental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed\nservices, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership\nin any other legally protected category.\n\nWe\nstrive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace\ndiversity. We encourage everyone to\nrespond.\n\nWe\nsincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank\nyou for your interest in SNEI.Job: Intern Opportunity", "date_new": "2012-04-10 11:42:34", "url": "http://sony.jobs/xml/27787355/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Sony Electronics", "title": "UI Web Developer- Intern SNEI LA", "reqid": "24087", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Los Angeles, CA", "uid": 27787355}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Los Angeles", "description": "Title: Java Developer Intern- SNEI LA\nLocation: CA-Los Angeles\n\nSony\nNetwork Entertainment Inc.\nJava Developer Intern\nLocation:\nLos Angeles, CA\n\nSony\nCorporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony\nCorporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of\naudio, video, communications, and information technology products for the\nconsumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer\nentertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most\ncomprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world.\n\nSony\nNetwork Entertainment (SNEI) is a division of the Networked Products and\nServices Group. Sony Network Entertainment was created to drive vision,\nstrategy and execution for network services across the entire Sony Group, with\na goal of offering consumers compelling, connected entertainment experiences\nacross a variety of consumer electronics devices.\n\nJava\nDeveloper Intern\n\nDescription:\n\nThe\nprimary role for this position will be to work on the development of back-end\napplications and components and the integration with third party systems. Will\nwork with other engineers on the development of large scale systems that\nsupport other Sony's businesses in the digital content area. The role will\nbe focused on writing java code, fixing bugs and creating documentation under\nthe guidance of other senior engineers.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\u2022\nWrite Java code for internal application development\n\u2022\nWrite and execute unit tests using the JUnit framework\n\u2022\nApply and help refine coding standards\n\u2022\nCreate required documentation including low-level design documents, User\nInterface wireframes and simple UML diagrams\n\u2022\nDesign small features or implement more complex features as designed by\ntechnical lead\n\u2022\nFix bugs and provide support for business and maintenance teams\n\u2022\nRefactor existing code base and improve overall quality of code\n\u2022A\nComputer Science or related major\n\u2022\nEnthusiasm for writing great software\n\u2022\nExperience with object-oriented design and development\n\u2022\nProgramming experience with Java\n\u2022\nExperience/Knowledge of creating web applications\n\u2022\nKnowledge of relational database systems like Oracle\n\u2022\nExcellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical team\nmembers\n\u2022\nExperience using Linux or UNIX-variant operating systems\n\n\nSony\nis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration\nfor employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy,\nnational origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or\nmental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed\nservices, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership\nin any other legally protected category.\n\n\nWe\nstrive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace\ndiversity. We encourage everyone to\nrespond.\n\nWe\nsincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank\nyou for your interest in SNEI.\n\n\nJob: Intern Opportunity", "date_new": "2012-04-10 11:42:24", "url": "http://sony.jobs/xml/27787318/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Sony Electronics", "title": "Java Developer Intern- SNEI LA", "reqid": "24082", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Los Angeles, CA", "uid": 27787318}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Los Angeles", "description": "Title: Production Art Design Intern- SNEI LA\nLocation: CA-Los Angeles\nSony\nNetwork Entertainment\nPosition\nTitle: Production Art Design Intern\nDepartment:\nCreative Works\nLocation:\nLos Angeles, CA\n  \nSony\nNetwork Entertainment International LLC (SNEI), a subsidiary of Sony\nCorporation of America, is the premier provider of digital entertainment.\nThrough the Sony Entertainment Network portal, consumers around the world are\nable to access their favorite digital entertainment conveniently and instantly\non their favorite connected devices. SNEI offers the latest and highest quality\nmusic, video, and game content through Sony Entertainment Network as well as\nPlayStation Network while also delivering third-party services. In\naddition, SNEI provides a compelling consumer experience through innovative\ncontent discovery features and a simple user interface that is globally\nconsistent, yet locally relevant.\n\nJob\nSummary: The Sony Network Entertainment Production Design Intern will be\nresponsible for\u2026\n\nPrimary\nResponsibilities:\n\u2022\nAssisting in the creation of assets for the Sony Entertainment Network video\nstore\n\u2022\nDigital asset organization\n\u2022\nAssist design team with corrections and updates to files\n\u2022\nTake on creative projects as necessary\nRelationships.\n\u2022\nRequired Skills: Photoshop CS5 (mandatory), MS Office.\n\u2022\nPreferred Skills: Motion graphics experience (Flash, After Effects, etc), FTP\nPrograms\nEXPERIENCE:\nComputer graphic design\nEDUCATION:\nUndergraduate, Junior or Senior (Preferably media or arts background)\n\u2022\nExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal\n\n\n\nSony\nis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for\nemployment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national\norigin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental\ndisability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services,\nsexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any\nother legally protected category.\n\nWe\nstrive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace\ndiversity. We encourage everyone to\nrespond.\n\nWe\nsincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank\nyou for your interest in SNEI.Job: Intern Opportunity", "date_new": "2012-04-10 11:42:24", "url": "http://sony.jobs/xml/27787321/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Sony Electronics", "title": "Production Art Design Intern- SNEI LA", "reqid": "24091", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Los Angeles, CA", "uid": 27787321}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Los Angeles", "description": "Title: Software Automation QA Intern- SNEI LA\nLocation: CA-Los Angeles\nSony\nNetwork Entertainment\nPosition\nTitle: Software Automation QA Intern\nDepartment:\nTechnology\nLocation:\nLos Angeles\n  \nSony\nNetwork Entertainment International LLC (SNEI), a subsidiary of Sony\nCorporation of America, is the premier provider of digital entertainment.\nThrough the Sony Entertainment Network portal, consumers around the world are\nable to access their favorite digital entertainment conveniently and instantly\non their favorite connected devices. SNEI offers the latest and highest quality\nmusic, video, and game content through Sony Entertainment Network as well as\nPlayStation Network while also delivering third-party services. In\naddition, SNEI provides a compelling consumer experience through innovative\ncontent discovery features and a simple user interface that is globally\nconsistent, yet locally relevant.\n\nJob\nSummary: The Sony Network Entertainment Software QA Automation Intern will\nassist in testing SNEI\u2019s internal and customer-facing applications using manual\nand/or automated testing techniques. This will involve developing, supporting, and extending both existing\nand new functional test cases and scripts. Duties also include working with test case management, issue tracking,\nsource control, database, requirements management, reporting, and other tools.\n\nIn\nthe course of performing this function, the QA Automation Intern will develop\nskills in automation framework development, software testing, and associated\norganizational processes.\n\nThe\nQA Automation Intern will become a member of the QA team, reporting to the QA\nAutomation Manager. They will be\nassigned to work under the direct supervision of a Senior Automation engineer,\nwho will be responsible for mentoring them.\n\nPrimary\nResponsibilities:\n\u2022\nExecute and maintain existing automation scripts.\n\u2022\nHelp develop test scripts using Selenium for SNEI\u2019s internal and\ncustomer-facing applications.\n\u2022\nUse issue tracking systems such as Rally, and test case management tools such\nas Silk Central Test Manager.\n\u2022\nWork with QA team members, software developers, and system and database\nadministrators to trouble-shoot test failures in the various test\nenvironments. This may include\ntrouble-shooting database issues using SQL queries, reviewing web server and\napplication server logs, etc.\nTECHNICAL:\n1.\nAdequate knowledge of programming using Java\n2.\nMust demonstrate basic knowledge of web application architecture\n3.\nFamiliar with Java-based web applications, Tomcat, and Apache\n\nEXPERIENCE:\n1.\nGood knowledge of MS Windows operating systems and MS Office tools\n2.\nExperience with Java or another object-oriented programming language\n3.\nExperience with database queries using SQL\n\nEDUCATION:\n1.\nMust be actively pursuing a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Science or related\nsoftware engineering discipline.\n2.\nMust have completed at least 2 full years of a 4-year BS degree program.\n3.\nMust have completed some courses on software development\n\n\u2022\nExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal\n\u2022\nTeam player who does not need extensive supervision\n\nSony\nis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for\nemployment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national\norigin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental\ndisability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services,\nsexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any\nother legally protected category.\n\nWe\nstrive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace\ndiversity. We encourage everyone to\nrespond.\n\nWe\nsincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank\nyou for your interest in SNEI.\n\n\nJob: Intern Opportunity", "date_new": "2012-04-10 11:42:22", "url": "http://sony.jobs/xml/27787314/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Sony Electronics", "title": "Software Automation QA Intern- SNEI LA", "reqid": "24073", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Los Angeles, CA", "uid": 27787314}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Los Angeles", "description": "Title: Senior QA Automation Engineer - SNEI - LA\nLocation: CA-Los Angeles\n\n\nSony Corporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer entertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world.\n\nSony Network Entertainment International LLC (SNEI), a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, is the premier provider of digital entertainment. Through the Sony Entertainment Network portal, consumers around the world are able to access their favorite digital entertainment conveniently and instantly on their favorite connected devices. SNEI offers the latest and highest quality music, video, and game content through Sony Entertainment Network as well as PlayStation Network while also delivering third-party services. In addition, SNEI provides a compelling consumer experience through innovative content discovery features and a simple user interface that is globally consistent, yet locally relevant.\n\nSenior QA Automation Engineer\nLos Angeles, CA\n\nDescription :\n\nThe Senior QA Automation Engineer is responsible for assuring the quality of Sony Network Entertainment (SNEI) internal and customer-facing applications using automation as well as manual black-box and gray-box testing techniques. Duties include trouble-shooting and resolving test code, test environment and infrastructure issues, as well as working with test case management, issue tracking, source control, database, requirements management, reporting, and other tools.\n\nIn the course of performing this function, the Senior QA Automation Engineer relies on his or her extensive background in software development, QA, system administration, script automation, frameworks, and associated organizational processes.\n\nThe Senior QA Automation Engineer is a member of the QA team, reports to the Automation Manager of Quality Assurance, and collaborates closely with the Development and System Infrastructure teams.\n\n\n* Develop, execute, and maintain automation scripts using Selenium and/or SilkTest\n* Perform both \u201cblack box\u201d and \u201cgray box\u201d testing of SNEI\u2019s internal and customer-facing applications by analyzing applications and requirements and designing and executing test cases.\n* Integrate, support, use and maintain issue tracking systems such asRally, source control tools such asPerforce and SVNas well as test case management systems such asSilk Central Test Manager\n* Work with QA team members, software developers and system and database administrators to trouble-shoot test failures in the various test environments. This may include trouble-shooting database issues using SQL queries, reviewing web server and application server logs, etc.\n* Minimum of 5 years experience with automation scripting usingSelenium and/or SilkTest\n* A minimum of a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Science or related software engineering discipline, or equivalent\n* Strong knowledge of programming and scripting languages such as:JAVA, 4Test\n* Experience with web application servers such asTomcat,and Web servers likeApache\nExcellent verbal and written communications skills\n* A team player who does not need extensive supervision\n* Ability to work constructively with developers, QA, Systems and Project managers towards a common goal\n* Solid knowledge of Relational Database and SQL queries\n* Experience with Agile development methodologies such as Scrum\n\n\nDesired Skills:\n*  Experience using enterprise-level Issue Tracking systems such asRally,Devtrack\n* Experience performing automated software testing in a team environment usingSelenium, and/or SilkTest\n* Experience with XML, Perl\n* Experience testing applications integrating with Wireless Networks, or embedded software knowledge\n* Knowledge of performance testing using tools such as SilkPerformer\n* Thorough knowledge of MS Windows operating systems\n\n\nSony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.\n\nWe strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.\n\nWe sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI.Job: Engineering", "date_new": "2012-04-10 11:42:16", "url": "http://sony.jobs/xml/27787293/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Sony Electronics", "title": "Senior QA Automation Engineer - SNEI - LA", "reqid": "23547", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Los Angeles, CA", "uid": 27787293}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Los Angeles", "description": "Title: Contract Helpdesk Coordinator - SNEI - LA\nLocation: CA-Los Angeles\n\nSony Corporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer entertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office\" />\n\nSony Network Entertainment (SNEI) is a division of the Networked Products and Services Group. Sony Network Entertainment was created to drive vision, strategy and execution for network services across the entire Sony Group, with a goal of offering consumers compelling, connected entertainment experiences across a variety of consumer electronics devices.\n\nThe SNEI IT HelpDesk provides world class IT Support to our global base of employees. The HelpDesk Coordinators primary responsibility will be to triage all level one support requests, resolve issues that are able to be addressed at the first level, and escalate the issues out to the appropriate escalation resource.\n\nYou\u2019ll get the chance to flex your technical muscles daily by providing quick, effective and polite customer service to our employees worldwide. Working with our IT HelpDesk team, you will help us continue to provide our employees a positive IT support experience!\n \n\nResponsibilities:\n* \nPhone, walk-up and inbound ticket queue support for incoming global employee IT service requests\n* \nResolution of first level IT service requests over phone and through trouble tickets\n* \nDetermine proper escalation path for non-resolvable first level issues\n* \nAssist to maintain IT asset inventory\n* \nMonitor internal system notifications for proactive response, and communication of any outages or system down time\n* \nAssist with level 1 support issues, Active Directory user administration, etc..\nRequirements:<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office\" />\n* \nExcellent customer service skills\n* \nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\n* \nPositive attitude\n* \nStrong PC Skills including MS Word, Outlook, and Excel\n* \nMin. 1 year HelpDesk experience\n* \nMin. 1 year phone based support\n* \nMin. 1 years of experience with a ticketing system (Heat, Remedy, ETC..)\n* \nExperience with Mac OSX 10.6 & Windows XP\n* \nActive Directory experience a plus\n* \nExperience working with remote control software\n* \nProcess creation and documentation a plus\n* \nMust be able to work independently\n* \nA sense of humor! \nSony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.\n\nWe strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.\n\nWe sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI.\n\nJob: Information Technology", "date_new": "2012-04-10 11:42:11", "url": "http://sony.jobs/xml/27787266/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Sony Electronics", "title": "Contract Helpdesk Coordinator - SNEI - LA", "reqid": "24021", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Los Angeles, CA", "uid": 27787266}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Los Angeles", "description": "Title: Strategic Business Dev,Mgr\nLocation: CA-Los Angeles\nSony Corporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer entertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office\" />\n\nSony Network Entertainment (SNEI) is a division of the Networked Products and Services Group. Sony Network Entertainment was created to drive vision, strategy and execution for network services across the entire Sony Group, with a goal of offering consumers compelling, connected entertainment experiences across a variety of consumer electronics devices.\n\nSony Network Entertainment seeks a highly qualified candidate for the position ofManager, Business Developmentto assist in managing the strategic planning and business development activities across all of Latin America. The position offers unique exposure to a wide variety of businesses within the Media & Entertainment industry as well as multiple foreign cultures.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\n\u00b7    Identify and evaluate potential business partners in the region to accelerate the expansion of video, music and other businesses, as well as enhance overall consumer value propositions.\n\u00b7    Oversee partnerships from initiation to release, including internally socializing projects, managing internal and external expectations, negotiating agreements, and ensuring a successful launch.\n\u00b7    Coordinate, manage and track phased launch efforts with divisional partners across multiple device types and territories.\n\u00b7    Develop financial models for deal analysis to determine optimal structure, support proposals, and influence negotiations for launching and maintaining services.\n\u00b7    Identify and prioritize new content opportunities, including local language content and services that can enhance the Sony user experience around the globe.\n\u00b7    Identify and research emerging market trends, develop strategic frameworks and create supporting analyses to prioritize company resources in Latin America.\n\nSony Network Entertainment is seeking seasoned candidates with experience in strategic planning and/or corporate/business development, preferably within the Media & Entertainment industry, that ideally possess the following qualifications:<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office\" />\n\n\u00b7    Knowledge of digital entertainment, including distribution models, platforms, and types of content.\n\u00b7    Experience and proven track record with a premier media and entertainment company.\n\u00b7    Excellent presentational, quantitative and analytical aptitude.\n\u00b7    Ability to prioritize activities, manage timelines and deal effectively with pressure.\n\u00b7    Superior relationship skills, including working with multiple cultures, levels of management, and internal as well as external parties. \n\u00b7    Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to author and deliver presentations.\n\u00b7    Fluent in Spanish (as well as Portuguese is a plus).\n\nSony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.\nWe strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.\nWe sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI.\nJob: Business & Planning", "date_new": "2012-04-10 11:42:10", "url": "http://sony.jobs/xml/27787259/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Sony Electronics", "title": "Strategic Business Dev,Mgr", "reqid": "23789", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Los Angeles, CA", "uid": 27787259}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Los Angeles", "description": "Title: National Account Manager, Digital Cinema\nLocation: CA-Los Angeles\n\nAs a National Account Manager at Sony, success is up to you. You'll be the face of a product from its conception until it reaches our customers' hands, share your expertise, work seamlessly with sales and product teams, and teach the world to love your product. That's why we look for people with an uncanny ability for attention to detail, a passion for customer satisfaction and the ability to take risks and build roadmaps into uncharted territory. We became a global leader by thriving on innovation and risk-taking - do you have what it takes?\n\nSony Electronics Inc. has an opportunity for a National Account Manager to join the Digital Cinema Solutions group based in Los Angeles, CA. The National Account Manager - Digital Cinema should have comprehensive knowledge of Sony's digital cinema product line and of the cinema industry, including exhibition, distribution and mastering facilities/labs. In addition, must have the necessary skills to make technical and application based presentations of Sony's digital cinema product line to national accounts and must have the business skills needed to drive business discussions at the CEO, CTO and COO level. This position also requires writing and implementing a customer development strategy and negotiating circuit-wide contracts.\n\nThe National Account Manager - Digital Cinema will work closely with Sony's marketing and product managers which would include giving competitive intelligence feedback, helping to create a counter strategy, assisting product management in developing features for future products. The National Account Manager - Digital Cinema will also work with supply chain, logistics, Sony Professional Services installation/support groups and order entry to ensure that the entire process, from order to customer acceptance is flows smoothly. Sales/account management responsibilities will include exhibitors, studios, mastering facilities and digital cinema VPF-based integrators. Responsible to coordinate all necessary Sony and external resources to develop and to maintain excellent business relationships and sales performance with these customers.\n\nThe National Account Manager - Digital Cinema will develop relationships at all appropriate levels within assigned exhibitors, including technical, operations, finance and senior management, to maximize Sony's opportunity for success. \n\nThe National Account Manager - Digital Cinema will be responsible for managing the necessary business relationships between Sony and studios/distributors to ensure a positive working relationship and will take overall responsibility for arranging content for demonstration, negotiating agreements for studio testing/compliance of Sony digital cinema products and may also include sales of Sony digital cinema products for use within studio post-production facilities and screening rooms.\n\nThe National Account Manager - Digital Cinema will be responsible managing the business relationships with DCP mastering and distribution facilities, such as Deluxe, Technicolor, Cinedigm and FotoKem. He/she should ensure the facilities are able to test DCPs for Sony systems, which should include the sale of Sony projection systems for testing purposes. \n\nThe National Account Manager - Digital Cinema will develop distribution channels, as appropriate, to ensure that Sony products will be available through key VPF-based integrators, such as DCIP and Cinedigm. In addition, will support the sale of Sony digital cinema productsincluding signage and managed services, regardless of the sales channel, with responsibility for convincing the end-user of the value of choosing Sony and providing a path for fulfillment through the integrator of the customer's choosing, wherever possible.\n\nNational Account Manager - Digital Cinema should expect to travel approximately 40%. This is a Location Free position.\nSony is united by a common set of values - FAST: Focus on customer, Accountability, Speed, Teamwork. These values don't stand alone - they correspond to a set of behaviors known as \"performance accelerators\" that promote job success, business results and cultural change at Sony Electronics. Performance accelerators for this position are: Customer Focus, Planning, Strategic Agility, Decision Quality, Drive for Results, Develop Others and Integrity & Trust.\n* Bachelor's degree in business management, communication or marketing with a minimum 6 years of professional experience in the cinema industry, and three years national sales experience is preferred. MBA is a plus. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the cinema industry, and three years national sales experience is acceptable\n* Experience must include providing technical product information and/or product training, conducting product demonstrations, and assisting customers\n* Must have experience performing regular analysis of sales accounts\n* Must have experience supporting sales representative's field support needs\n* Must have experience conducting product and project forecasting\n* Must have excellent business planning skills\n* Must be able to successful execute upon strategic sales plans with the selected accounts, and communicate industry trends and competitive information to management\n* Must have a broad business background, strong problem solving skills, and demonstrated creativity in overcoming sales barriers, resulting in closed sales\n* This individual must be able to make professional and compelling presentations, communicate effectively to large and small audiences, and have strong negotiation, organization and time management skills\n* Must be willing and able to travel, at a minimum, 40% of the time sometimes with little notice. Travel will include account visits, trade shows, seminars, symposiums, conferences and staff meetings\n\n\nSony Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values employees with a broad cross-cultural perspective. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.\n\nWe sincerely appreciate and thank you for your interest in Sony Electronics Inc.\n\nFor a complete list of Sony Electronics Inc. Job Opportunities visit: \nwww.sonyjobs.com\n\nTo view Sony Electronics Privacy Policy visit:\nhttps://products.sel.sony.com/SEL/legal/privacy.html\nJob: Sales", "date_new": "2012-04-10 11:42:10", "url": "http://sony.jobs/xml/27787256/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Sony Electronics", "title": "National Account Manager, Digital Cinema", "reqid": "23967", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Los Angeles, CA", "uid": 27787256}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Los Angeles", "description": "Title: Marketing Manager, Video - SNEI - LA\nLocation: CA-Los Angeles\n\nSony Corporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer entertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world.\n\nSony Network Entertainment International LLC (SNEI), a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, is the premier provider of digital entertainment. Through the Sony Entertainment Network portal, consumers around the world are able to access their favorite digital entertainment conveniently and instantly on their favorite connected devices. SNEI offers the latest and highest quality music, video, and game content through Sony Entertainment Network as well as PlayStation Network while also delivering third-party services. In addition, SNEI provides a compelling consumer experience through innovative content discovery features and a simple user interface that is globally consistent, yet locally relevant.\n\n\nMarketing Manager, Video\nLos Angeles, CA\n\nSony Network Entertainment (SNE) seeks a highly qualified candidate for the position of Marketing Manager, Video. The position will contribute to developing strategic marketing plans for the digital video service. This will require coordination across a number of internal teams as well as multiple studio/network partners. This individual will market our video digital service to the consumers therefore he/she must understand digital video service marketing and must have experience working with studio/network partners. \n\n\n* Developing and implementing strategic video service marketing plans.\n* Building and maintaining strong effective marketing relationships with major video content partners.\n* Promoting the availability and use of the Video Unlimited service and PlayStation\u00aeStore video delivery service as a part of the Sony Entertainment Network platform.\n* Managing merchandising and promotional framework for Sony\u2019s digital video services.\n* Working with the global marketing communications team for video integration of video services in Sony Entertainment Network\u2019s brand efforts.\n* Collaborating with Marketing Manager, Music, and Marketing Manager, Games, to develop cross-promotional opportunities across services.\n* Maintaining strong detailed knowledge of major content partner offerings. Structuring programming recommendations and implementing effective marketing campaigns around such offerings.\n* Building and maintaining strong, effective, collaborative working relationships across Sony business units and sister companies, including Sony Pictures Entertainment.\n* Creating and managing marketing campaigns on internal and external channels.\n* Continuously tracking consumer satisfaction and improving marketing efforts to meet consumer needs.\n* Running ROI analysis around all campaigns and recommending improvements / changes to process, campaigns & strategy. \n\n* Superior relationship skills, including the ability to work with multiple cultures.\n* Experience in creating and maintaining an internet-based content service. Understanding of key business and technology factors in creating a successful consumer offering.\n* Superior interpersonal and communication skills. Mature judgment. Results-oriented. Strong self-initiative.\n* Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.\n* Fluency in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to author and deliver presentations.\n* Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.\n* \nAt least 5 years relevant entertainment and on-line marketing experience.Bachelor\u2019s degree required. Concentration in Marketing, Business, or Communications preferred. MBA or other advanced degree a plus.\n* Foreign language or international experience a plus.\n\nAdditional Requirements:\n* Strong understanding of local film and TV content.\n* Entertainment industry enthusiast.\n* Familiarity with the digital marketplace for video, music and games offerings. \n\n\nSony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.\n\nWe strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.\n\nWe sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI. Job: Marketing & Graphic Arts", "date_new": "2012-04-10 11:42:08", "url": "http://sony.jobs/xml/27787246/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Sony Electronics", "title": "Marketing Manager, Video - SNEI - LA", "reqid": "24055", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Los Angeles, CA", "uid": 27787246}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Los Angeles", "description": "Title: Sr. Manager, Business Development - SNEI LA\nLocation: CA-Los Angeles\nSony is one of the most recognized and respected brand names in the world. Sony is the leading manufacturer of premier, state-of-the-art audio, video, communications and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its creative, motion picture, television, computer, entertainment and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies for the broadband era.\n\nSony Network Entertainment is responsible for the development of Sony's digital services businesses, deploying new video, game, music, and social networking services across the broad array of internet connected Sony devices, in addition to leveraging the company's entertainment assets with hardware from Sony Electronics, Sony Computer Entertainment, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications and other Sony businesses.\n\nSony Network Entertainment (SNE) seeks a highly qualified candidate for the position of Senior Manager, Business Development. This position will assist in managing the strategic planning and business development activities of SNE, particularly expanding digital media services across new devices and new markets as well as the expansion into new services. This will require coordination with SNE and Sony Division Management as well as multiple potential external business partners. The position offers unique exposure to a wide variety of businesses within the Media & Entertainment industry as well as multiple foreign cultures.\n\nSr. Manager, Business Development\nLos Angeles, CA\n* Prepare strategic market analyses to prioritize expansion.\n* Identify and evaluate potential business partners to accelerate the expansion of digital media businesses as well as enhance overall consumer value propositions\n* Define business models for new product opportunities and develop business case and implementation plans\n* Manage key product development initiatives and coordinate internal and external resources in support of new products in the pipeline\n* Manage relationships with select content/technology partners and assist with deal negotiations\n* Develop robust financial models for deal analysis to determine structure, support proposals, and influence negotiations for launching new services across all markets and all devices.\n* Identify and research emerging market trends, develop strategic frameworks and create supporting analyses to prioritize company resources.\n* Prepare detailed strategic analyses and presentation materials for key company initiatives.\nSony Network Entertainment is seeking seasoned candidates with experience in strategy or business development that ideally possess the following qualifications:\n* Superior relationship skills, including the ability to work with multiple cultures.\n* Experience across both media and technology industries\n* Knowledge of digital entertainment, including distribution models, platforms and types of content.\n* Excellent quantitative and analytical skills. Prior experience within strategy consulting or investment banking is a plus\n* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to author and deliver presentations.\n* Strong computer skills, including expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.\n* BS and 5 yrs of experience, or MBA and 2 yrs. MBA is preferred.\n* Foreign language or international experience is a plus.\n\n\nSony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.\n\n\nWe strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.\n\n\nWe sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI.Job: Business & Planning", "date_new": "2011-11-12 10:12:56", "url": "http://sony.jobs/xml/24837297/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Sony Electronics", "title": "Sr. Manager, Business Development - SNEI LA", "reqid": "23468", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Los Angeles, CA", "uid": 24837297}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Los Angeles", "description": "Title: Sr. Human Resources Generalist- SNEI LA\nLocation: CA-Los Angeles\n\nSony Corporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer entertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world.\n\nSony Network Entertainment (SNEI) is a division of the Networked Products and Services Group. Sony Network Entertainment was created to drive vision, strategy and execution for network services across the entire Sony Group, with a goal of offering consumers compelling, connected entertainment experiences across a variety of consumer electronics devices.\n\nSNEI has an immediate opening for a Senior Human Resources Generalist. This individual will report directly to the Director, Human Resources and is responsible to measurably contribute to the organization's success that align with and accelerate the business strategic objectives. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded, hands-on HR professional who delivers best results by working with the team. The success of this role is achieved by applying thorough HR knowledge and experience, utilizing a broad range of human resources solutions, strategies and processes, and working closely with leadership teams and collaborating with fellow HR business partners (at Corporate and/or within any SNEI Region as appropriate).\n\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nProvide HR consulting, insights and solutions to the leadership team that addresses business challenges and contributes to the development and attainment of successful business results.\n\nPartnership:\nDeeply engaged with client groups to gain the understanding and knowledge of business picture and reality. Represents the business needs of client groups in all HR program design and implementation. Partner with management to diagnose and clearly articulate the root causes of organizational performance issues. Contribute to the creation of business strategies.\n\nHR Expert:\nDrive HR solutions to align with SNEI HR principles. Ultimate owner of the successful implementation of solutions in respective client groups leveraging the group experience and knowledge in all HR technical areas: performance management, workforce planning and talent acquisition, organizational effectiveness, total rewards (compensation, benefits, HRIS), workplace policies, employee engagement, employment and labor law, etc.\n\nWorkforce Planning:\nAct as subject matter expert assist client groups in the following: determining skills needed to achieve optimal results; providing leadership in helping organizations develop their employees, facilitate succession planning and acquire top talent; driving the staffing process for the organization; conduct organizational effectiveness assessments and design workforce models that build organizational capability; and recognizing industry trends and applying/creating \"best practice\" solutions.\n\nCoaching:\nConsult effectively with the management team and employees to influence their thinking and actions in ways that positively contribute to the achievement of business results.\n\nChange Agents:\nArticulate a clear vision for change. Set the change direction by effectively influencing and managing stakeholders to take action that helps to achieve business objectives.\n\nCulture Champion:\nIdentify the cultural requirements and behavioral norms necessary to achieve business objectives. Monitor and actively support behavior to ensure optimal outcomes.\n\nSenior Human Resources Professional with a minimum of 6-8 years of progressive Human Resources generalist experience. Working in an organization with global experience preferred. Work experience within the entertainment and/or high tech industry is preferred. Demonstrated competency with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent.\n\nMust have the ability to define problems or issues, analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions from various datasets. It is critical in this role to demonstrate excellent communication skills to interface internally and externally with all levels of an organization and to participate in problem solving and quality improvement activities. Must have the ability to multi-task.\n\nEducation\nBachelor's degree required. Master's degree or equivalent is highly desired.\n\nKey Competencies:\nStrategic Impact: Identify opportunities within the client groups for achieving the short and long-term business goals and strategies. Partner with business leaders to implement solutions that solve complex business challenges.\nHR Acumen: Working knowledge of people management skills. Solid understanding and application of employment law, processes and practices, staffing, compensation, benefits.\nBusiness Knowledge: Understands organizations' business strategies and challenges. Understands how the SNEI business model works. Knows business structure, processes, relationships and key talent.\nBusiness Partnerships & Influence: Present solutions in words that are heard, understood and supported even when unpopular. Add insight that positively influences senior management decision-making. Communicate with clarity, passion and confidence across regions/cultures, including upward when necessary.\nPersonal Credibility: Operate without vested self-interest or personal bias. Consistently offer quality advice, counsel and insight. Demonstrates initiative and a bias for action. Demonstrate ethics beyond reproach; communicate clearly, accurately, timely while maintaining confidentiality. Demonstrate emotional maturity and resiliency.\n\nSony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.\n\nWe strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.\n\nWe sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI. Job: Human Resources", "date_new": "2011-10-25 08:04:02", "url": "http://sony.jobs/xml/24398416/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Sony Electronics", "title": "Sr. Human Resources Generalist- SNEI LA", "reqid": "23424", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Los Angeles, CA", "uid": 24398416}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Los Angeles", "description": "Title: Software QA Engineer (Contract) - SNEI LA\nLocation: CA-Los Angeles\nSony Corporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer entertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world.\n\nSony Network Entertainment (SNEI) is a division of the Networked Products and Services Group. Sony Network Entertainment was created to drive vision, strategy and execution for network services across the entire Sony Group, with a goal of offering consumers compelling, connected entertainment experiences across a variety of consumer electronics devices.\n\nSoftware QA Engineer (Contract)\nLos Angeles, CA \nDescription:\n\nThe QAEngineer is responsible for assuring the quality of Sony Network Entertainment's (SNEI) internal and customer-facing applications using mostly manual and some automated testing techniques.This will involve developing, supporting, and extending both existing and new functional test cases. Duties also include trouble-shooting and resolving test environment and infrastructure issues, as well as working with test case management, issue tracking, source control, database, requirements management, reporting, and other tools.\n\nIn the course of performing this function, the QAEngineer will rely on his or her background in software testing, software development, system administration, testing frameworks, and associated organizational processes.\n\nThe QAEngineer is a member of the QA team, reports to the Manager of Quality Assurance, and collaborates closely with the Development and System Infrastructure teams.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n* Perform manual \"black box\" testing of SNEI' internal and customer-facing applications.\n* Use issue tracking systems such asRallyand test case management tools such asSilk Central Test Manager\n* Work with QA team members, software developers, and system and database administrators to trouble-shoot test failures in the various test environments. This may include trouble-shooting database issues using SQL queries, reviewing web server and application server logs, etc.\n\n* Minimum of 1-2 years experience performing manual and/or automated software testing in a team environment\n* Completed Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related software engineering discipline, or equivalent\n* Worked with web application servers such asTomcatand Web servers such asApache\n* Excellent verbal and written communications skills\n* Team player who does not need extensive supervision\n* Ability to work constructively with QA, Developers, Systems and Project Managers towards a common goal\n* Good knowledge of MS Windows operating systems and MS Office tools\nDesired Skills:\n* Experience with Java-based web applications\n* Prior experience testing applications integrating with wireless networks\n* Prior experience testing embedded software applications\n* Experience with Agile development methodologies such as Scrum\n* Experience with scripting languages and tools such as PERL\n* Experience with XML\n* Experience with SQL\nSony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.\n\nWe strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.\n\nWe sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI.Job: Manufacturing", "date_new": "2011-04-14 23:41:31", "url": "http://sony.jobs/xml/20727688/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Sony Electronics", "title": "Software QA Engineer (Contract) - SNEI LA", "reqid": "22682", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Los Angeles, CA", "uid": 20727688}]