A panel of Sony team members shared their educational and professional journeys with the students. They explained that some of their jobs involve creating music or movies directly, such as recording, editing, filming, writing, and composing. Others work in business roles that involve talent management, marketing promotion, copyright law, payroll, and more. In an industry with underrepresentation of women, early exposure to careers in music and film can help shape our students’ future pursuits and open doors for the next generation of talent in the field.

Our students discovered that the fields of music and film production are expansive. With a keen interest in the arts, having taken guitar classes or recorded music at TYWLS Brooklyn’s school facilities, the students arrived excited to learn about arts roles in the real world.

After an energetic panel discussion, individual Sony volunteers hosted students in breakout groups for informal conversations about their respective interests and life experiences. Students then toured the offices to see what a day in the life of a Sony employee can look like. The movie studio and screening rooms were highlights of the visit!

“I found the part where people talked about how they found their jobs the most interesting,” shared one student. “Almost no one stayed at the career that they studied for.” Others found reassurance in not needing to know their exact career paths when they graduate. “I learned that you can mix together different things you like to do and turn it into a career!”

“Hearing people who work at Sony speak candidly about their experiences was eye-opening for the students,” said Kristen Gordon, Senior Manager of Girls’+ Education. “The exposure from this visit will remain with them as they consider their future college and career plans.”

Thank you to all of the Sony team members who volunteered their time for our visit!