Email Marketing Developer (Contract)

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer).

So, if you want to join a “Best Place to Work” company and make the world say wow, let's talk.

Reporting to the Email Marketing Program Manager, the Email Marketing Developer is responsible for coding and building mobile-friendly email campaigns using HTML/CSS. This role is primarily focused on email marketing, translating creative documentation into production-ready email assets, with occasional support for SMS message creation. The Email Marketing Developer works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure campaigns meet technical requirements and business goals. This role is a 12-month contract position.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Develop, code, and deploy email marketing campaigns, with occasional support for SMS messages

• Monitor live campaigns to ensure successful delivery and accuracy

• QA digital assets to ensure they are mobile-friendly, trackable, and fully functional across devices and email clients

• Implement scripting and dynamic content to personalize and populate communications with dynamic data

• Support operational efficiency by identifying, documenting, and implementing process and documentation enhancements

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements for implementation and integration of an evolving marketing automation platform

• Support special projects as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, computer science, or a related field plus 1 year of professional experience in email marketing development

• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 2+ years of professional experience in email marketing development

• Proficiency in HTML/CSS

• Some scripting ability (i.e., AMPscript, JavaScript, C#, Python)

• Solid understanding of translating complex marketing requirements within a large customer database

• Proven experience troubleshooting, identifying issues, and implementing solutions

• Strong analytical skills

• Experience collaborating with multiple partners, including MarTech Platform and Data Platform teams

• Experience with an enterprise-level marketing automation platform (i.e. Salesforce Marketing Cloud)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in email marketing development

• Experience in both B2B and B2C marketing contexts

• Familiarity with A/B testing and optimization methodologies

• 2+ years of experience with AMPscript

• 2+ years of experience using project management tools (i.e., Wrike, Asana, Jira, etc.)

• Hands-on experience with SQL, relational databases, and data-driven marketing platforms

• Hands on experience with Server-Side JavaScript

• Holds Salesforce Marketing Cloud certification(s)

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively

• Ability to quickly learn new systems, adapt to processes, and troubleshoot emerging issues

• Keen attention to detail

• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrates a passion for email marketing, with a focus on quality, excellence, and staying current with emerging marketing trends and best practices

The anticipated hourly wage for this position is between $31.25 to $36.06 per hour. This job posting is for a temporary role, and the selected individual will be employed through a third-party managed service provider. As a temporary employee, you may be eligible to enroll in benefits, at your cost, through the managed service provider. 

Sony 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. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony of Canada ULC.

Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony of Canada Ltd. provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at [email protected], or you can mail your resume to: Sony Electronics, Human Resources Department, 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego CA 92127. Please indicate the position you are applying for.