Fosad Consulting Limited - Our client is a fast rising star taking the music industry by storm. A musician with a twist of Jazz and Soul music giving it a modern feel.
We are seeking to hire a smart, energetic and social individual who will be involved in all the aspects of the artist life. This person must have vast knowledge of the entertainment industry as a whole. The music manager have contacts that they can deploy to create momentum for the artist.
Job Title: Music Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Description
- The music manager must be able to create a strong and clear direction for the sound his artist takes on.
- He must hire songwriters that can help accomplish that goal.
- The content is everything and putting the effort to get the right content out there is the first step.
- He must also continually be in touch with different producers and look for beats/instruments that align with artist brand/style.
- Buy/negotiate on how to get those beats and get them fully recorded mixed and mastered.
Distribution
- The music manager in this new age must be internet savvy because a lot of the buzz that he would create for his artist would be online. Having a big social media presence and having connections with other people that have a massive following is also good.
Investor
- Now that you are working on content and you have something to show, a music manager should also source for investors or brands that can support their efforts.
- These events range from listening parties to PR parties, videos and music production.
- A music manager should be resourceful in that he can create proposals that he/she can take to banks or high net worth individuals that may be interested in investing in an artist.
Artist & Repertoire:
- Manage relationship between artist and label from promotion of artist to distribution.
Branding:
- This is very essence of an artist. A Brand is something that can translate to income for the artist.
- A music manager should help create the a unique signature style that an artist is known by.
- Create unique slogans, hairstyle clothing. A manager can sometimes source for image consultants to help achieve this
PR:
- A manager can be involved in creating the right image for an artist with the public.
- This is how an artist is seen. He can achieve this by hiring a real publicist who would usually know the right words or plugins to use when talking about the artist.
Band:
- Every musician needs a band. This could also become a steady stream of income for the artist.
- Sourcing for local musicians that fit the sound of the musician is essential.
Events:
- Getting tickets to high-profile events so that artist can interact with other artists, create a bigger network to leverage on is crucial in the process to building an artist.
Endorsements:
- A lot of established brands are usually looking for representatives that promote their brand. They want to be attached to success so this can happen over time.
- A music manager should get deals that align with artist brand.
Social media branding:
- This involves how the artist is seen on social media, from pictures to videos. Everything counts towards building the brand.
- A music manager should have a plan of what he wants to see and how he wants his/her artist to be seen.
Administration
- There is a lot of administrative work involved in managing an artist.
- From making proposals to managing dancers, stylists, hair and make-up crew, this are but a few of the things that a music manager should be able to handle. A music manager has to multitask well and be diplomatic.
- He has to manage all the different personalities involved and plan out the logistics.
- Logistics can involve getting to radio/TV interviews on time. Video shoots, photo-shoots.
Time management:
- Create a calendar filled with activities that promote the artist.
Entrepreneurial:
- The music manager should be persistent in following up with things that were discussed at business meetings.
Networking:
- Ability to follow-up with contacts and execute whatever necessary action is needed.
Qualifications
- B.SC in Mass Communication or a related Social Science role
- Experience in a telecommunications industry is a huge advantage
Additional Information
- Desired Competence
- Understanding the client
- Manages client expectations effectively
Communication skills:
- Uses communication skills in a thorough and effective manner to manage own area of responsibility.
Management of Information:
- Establishes and maintains data and information records which are sufficient for own purposes and which meet the music industry, legal and regulatory requirements.
Planning & Organising:
- Effectively and proactively plans, prioritises and organises caseloads in a way which allows for unexpected events and interruptions.
Negotiation & Persuasion skills:
- Uses a range of strategies to achieve desirable outcome.
Commitment to Excel:
- Challenges self and others to exceed standards and achieve extraordinary results. Is not easily deterred when obstacles or delays are encountered.
Analysis:
- Thinks through a situation systematically.
Desired Skills
- Communication skills (English), spoken and written (Good)
- Analytical Skills (Very Good)
- IT skills ( Good)
- Advertisement (marketing and merchandising)
- Online knowledge of publicizing
- Process and operational management
- Business Writing (Good)
- Negotiation Skills (Good)
- Presentation skills (Very Good)
- Relationship Management (Very Good)
Knowledge
- Good Knowledge of the music industry
- End- to- End business processes
- Business Ethics.
Application Closing Date
Not Stated.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should:
Click here to apply online