Who We Are
UnitedMasters is building a marketplace that connects artists, brands and fans - empowering artists to earn and grow. UnitedMasters has taken the bold step of building a music distribution service that, radically, puts artists first - disrupting the legacy music business by letting up-and-coming artists distribute their music directly to fans through streaming services while maintaining ownership of their master recording rights and up to 100% of royalties. Through the combination of UnitedMasters’ music distribution platform and its deep ties to brands, UnitedMasters enables independent artists and change-makers to grow and earn unlike any other platform.The UnitedMasters team is made up of musicians, marketers, engineers, and storytellers with backgrounds from YouTube, SoundCloud, Pandora, Facebook, Uber, Dropbox, Complex, VICE, and more. We work hand in hand with the award-winning creative teams that forge those innovative partnerships at Translation (our in-house creative advertising agency).
We are looking for a Nigeria Artist Relations & Operations Manager to join UnitedMasters! Please note that this role is a contract position based in Lagos, Nigeria.
What You'll Do
This hire will work closely with the local leaderships and Artist Operations team in the headquarters (US) throughout the process of signing, launching, paying and supporting artists in Nigeria.
- Manage relationships with distributed clients
- Manage local release communication and logistics, ensuring content is delivered in a timely manner and to the required specifications using our technology systems.
- Collaborate with artist and internal departments to help create and execute release development plans and strategies.
- Support opportunities to grow artist partnerships in the region.
- Liaise with all internal departments (from finance and marketing to legal and management) to ensure artist business needs are met, as the primary point of contact externally to the artist and internally representing artists interests.
- Responsible for verifying audio, video, metadata, and artwork in accordance with UnitedMaster's content guidelines and style guide conventions.
- Utilize UnitedMaster’s internal data and analytics tools to inform marketing and sales decisions
- Ensure the global sales and marketing organization has all the assets to properly solicit and market priority releases.
- Enhance and support the Marketing and A&R initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Skilled in communicating, presenting, and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven ability to build productive internal and external relationships proactively.
- Innovative thinker who challenges the status quo and suggests efficient workflows.
- Adept at explaining tech and business concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Quickly grasps new technologies and complex concepts.
- Curious and solutions-oriented, driven to find value-added opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in digital music distribution.
- Results-driven, target-oriented, and proactive.
- Background in a label, distribution company, or music service platform managing catalogs, frontline releases, and relationships.
- Advanced organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize under tight deadlines, and maintain composure under pressure.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Passionate about music and the industry, with the drive and enthusiasm to excel.
- Experience in a role that requires coordination, attention to detail and thoroughness
Preferred Qualifications
- Passion for music, and improving outcomes for independent artists
- Knowledge of trends and key stakeholders within the music business
About UnitedMasters, Inc.
UnitedMasters Inc. represents the creative solutions company, Translation, and the leading software and services platform for independent creators, UnitedMasters. UnitedMasters enables ownership, exposure, and new paths for financial return for independent creators, while Translation helps brands leverage the power of contemporary culture to achieve transformational growth. Combined, UnitedMasters, Inc. is the world’s leading marketplace for cultural capital, connecting independent artists and brands to realize a future in which all creators own their future. Backed by Alphabet, Andreessen Horowitz, and Apple, UnitedMasters, Inc. is reimagining how brands and artists come together to tell their stories, build profitable growth, and push culture forward.
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