Platoon, Senior Artist Campaign Manager - Africa at Apple Nigeria

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Platoon, Senior Artist Campaign Manager - Africa

Role Number: 200379912
Location: Lagos
Weekly Hours: 40

Summary

• As part of Apple, Platoon is a creative artist services company that nurtures and builds the careers of independent artists.
• We are carrying out the vision to develop original music and visual content – while leaving artists free to be who they want and distribute their music where they want.
• Platoon is best known for working at an early stage with emerging and established artists – including: Jorja Smith, Billie Eilish, Adekunle Gold, Kwesi Arthur and Mr. Eazi.
• We are now in search of a bold and motivated music expert with robust music industry experience to join Platoon in Lagos, Nigeria.

Description

• You will be responsible for working with the entire Platoon team, its global artists roster and for leveraging key touch points across various digital platforms.
• You will work with extraordinary talent, nurture and grow these relationships, work closely with Platoon’s team of experts to define and implement premier artist campaigns, and collaborate cross-functionally with digital partners worldwide.
• This position is an outstanding opportunity to help lead Platoon’s efforts in an ever-evolving, critical space.
• The ideal candidate is highly strategic, resourceful, creative, entrepreneurial and collaborative.

Key Qualifications

• Passionate about music of all genres
• Understand the diverse and powerful music scene within Africa, across the continent and possess the desire to transition regional success into worldwide opportunities
• Cross-continent experience while handling multiple artist projects simultaneously
• Experience of strategizing and implementing music campaigns
• The ability to create, plan and deliver projects working with artists, Platoon’s teams, and vendors and experts as needed.
• A strong local and international music network of artists, collaborators, producers, brands, their teams and external resources
• Build and implement outstanding marketing plans customized to each artists
• The ability to utilize network to build a team around a campaign to ensure all areas are covered.
• Identify local partners to promote artists and releases
• Deep understanding of the cross-platform opportunities in the music and entertainment industry in Africa and globally
• Strong understanding of the global music landscape and experience developing and delivering campaigns with artists, managers, strategic partners and wider teams.
• Experience in handling budgets, multiple projects and deadlines
• A consistent track record of meeting deadlines and taking initiative to make confident and well-informed decisions.
• You work well under pressure, are goal-oriented, upbeat and focused, and have a passion to learn and succeed
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, and a strong sense of professionalism
• English fluency is required. Additional African languages are desirable.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong music and proven marketing experience.
• Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.