Distribution Specialist at Mavin Records

Mavin Records is Africa's leading entertainment company. Mavin Records is a Nigerian music corporation record label founded by record producer and recording artist Don Jazzy on 8 May 2012. The label's inception came to fruition following the closure of Mo' Hits Records, a record label owned by the aforementioned producer and D'banj.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Distribution Specialist

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Mavin Global is looking to hire an innovative and vibrant Distribution Specialist motivated to be an active part of the team to accelerate company growth,
• Our ideal candidate will be at the forefront of cultivating and maintaining relationships with clients/partners; that contributes to the continued growth of the company and artist roster.

Be Administrative:

• Provide all necessary metadata for our old and current releases
• Facilitate the arrangement of artists, approval of artwork proofs, ensure sample stock available pre-release for team and archiving / logging of all artwork assets across all releases
• Build and manage new and ongoing relationships with our DSPs (act as operations contact for DSP partners)
• Facilitate playlist pitches to current and potential DSPs
• Create and maintain a standard release SOP
• Monitor live status, pricing, charting, and track linking of products on DSP storefronts using third-party tools
• Research new distribution channels that will be beneficial to the company

Be Collaborative:

• Work closely with marketing team to agree and initiate strategies for each release.
• Work closely with A&R and marketing team to provide clear deadlines for delivery of all parts related to all releases.
• Work closely with A&R team to ensure clear lead-times for completion of all release information inputted into critical systems.
• Liaise with the Marketing and Partnerships team to leverage digital marketing tools and initiate commercial partnerships with key markets at the fore.

Audience Building & Playlisting:

• Facilitate overall growth of audience-driven KPIs and best practice strategies across international market
• Identify development opportunities and develop plans and initiatives to drive growth for all artist across all music stores
• Work closely with A&R and marketing team to provide clear deadlines for delivery of all parts related to all releases.
• Oversee activities and continued development of playlists across platforms
• Curate new and old catalog playlist and recommend social strategies to grow playlist engagement, retention, and market share.
• Recommend and implement a range of label playlists
• Curate the label-owned playlists across all major streaming platforms and recommend decision strategy for the roll-out and continuous development of these playlists.
• Source [non]editorial curators for possible collaboration.
• Collaborate with Content team on copywriting
• Leverage consumer insights, data, trends to inform playlisting, marketing or commercial decisions
• Navigate complexities of playlist behavior across individual DSPs and ensure playlists adhere to DSP Guidelines

Just so you know

• The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable.
• However, the business operates in an environment that demands change, and the jobholder’s specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop.
• Therefore, the job description should be indicative and not as a permanent, definitive, and exhaustive statement.

Bring your Vibe

• At least 2 years’ experience in music distribution
• Certification/experience in project management will be an added advantage
• Arranging and leading song pitching meetings
• Be knowledgeable of current and future trends in music, music business, and pop culture
• Possess credibility and influence inside and outside the company
• Must be an exceptional communicator, discreet, reliable, professional, trustworthy, and extremely organized
• Flexible team player who assists in a wide range of operations tasks and projects as they arise
• Highly organized, delivery and deadline-driven with the ability to multitask
• A proven track record working on music releases
• A proven track record working for a label or label services/distribution company on a variety of formats
• Understanding the importance of confidential and sensitive information

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.