Nigeria A&R Manager at UnitedMasters

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.

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

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