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.
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
Method of Application
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