Nigeria A&R Manager at UnitedMasters

UnitedMasters is a new music industry alternative that provides independent artists with premium music distribution services, a suite of tools to help them directly connect with fans, and opportunities for unique partnerships with some of the world’s biggest brands including the NBA, Bose, and iHeart.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nigeria A&R Manager

Job Identification: 318458WD
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

What You'll Do

• Research and Identify new talents and trends to build a pipeline of new opportunities;
• Pitch the company and services to artists, managers and labels in order to bring new clients;
• Understand, inform and deal points (advances, splits, royalties) and market rates for talent and work with A&R administration to build recording budgets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry professionals, including managers, agents, attorneys, etc., and seek new relationships necessary to ensure artist success.
• Identify local artistic opportunities for Partner Artists including Nigerian and Diaspora artists in Nigeria, working closely with global music and marketing teams on local trends, cross-genre remixes, collaborations with other talents (feats.) etc.;
• Be a local point of contact for artists to support release plans and maintain a sustainable relationship with key stakeholders (managers, labels, music publishers
• Find producers, writers, session musicians, mix engineers and collaborators for projects
• Be the creative voice of the company for the music community and attend events, concerts, panels and conferences, relate to radio promoters, Djs, tastemakers and other artists;
• Work with Artist Relations to confirm all recording-related documents are accurate and fully executed.
• Maintain a portfolio strategy and support own regional objectives and performance KPIs such as streams, views, subscribers, ROI etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the music industry in A&R, label management, repertoire or marketing roles
• Relevant experience in client management
• Solid network in the music industry in Nigeria
• Advanced English                                                                                        

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passion for music, and improving outcomes for independent artists.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal savvy and ability to build strong relationships
• Ability to work cohesively with others and interact comfortably, effectively, and professionally with internal and external partners.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.