Who We Are
UnitedMasters is building a marketplace that connects artists, brands and fans - empowering over 1.5M 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 to grow and earn unlike any other platform. Its unrivaled monetization opportunities for artists are amplified by Translation, UnitedMasters’ in-house creative marketing agency renowned for helping ambitious brands thrive in contemporary culture.
In 2022, Translation was awarded the number three spot in Ad Age’s Agency A-List and AdWeek’s Multicultural Agency of the Year. One year before, Translation was awarded Ad Age’s Small Agency of the Year.We are looking for a Nigeria Country Manager to join UnitedMasters! Please note that this is a contract position based in Lagos, Nigeria.
What You'll Do
As Country Manager, you will be responsible for establishing and expanding UnitedMasters' strategy, marketing and operational objectives in Nigeria. The Country Manager will collaborate with the Head of International, VP of Marketing, and VP of Music to achieve cross-functional objectives for UnitedMasters' Partner Artists and actively participate in international decision-making processes related to product, pricing, promotions, partnerships, events, and more.Key responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing budgets, setting objectives, and tracking key performance indicators, and managing local resources and teams.
- Assessing and negotiating financial plans and monitoring investments.
- Partnering with UnitedMasters’ global Music leadership to build and manage a high-performing local team comprising A&R, Artist Marketing and Operations & Support
- Assisting local consultants and vendors in soliciting and negotiating agreements.
- Representing the company's interests when interacting with artists, brands, and engaging with local stakeholders, associations, publishers, labels, press, and events.
- Conducting market research and staying updated on trends that may impact the current strategy and future product developments.
- Collaborating with US brand partnerships teams in identifying local opportunities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- In-depth understanding of the music industry, including current trends, market dynamics, and the competitive landscape
- Strong business sense and the ability to make strategic decisions that align with the company's goals and objectives
- Excellent networking skills to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including artists, record labels, promoters, distributors, and media outlets
- Leadership skills to manage and inspire a team
- Good negotiation skills for securing favorable deals with partners, artists, and other industry players
Minimum Qualifications
- Proven experience in Management, Business Development and Leadership roles
- 3+ years of experience in the music, media or entertainment industry
- Knowledge of the music industry
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in the music industry with profound knowledge of trends, technology, data and networking in the region
- Has worked for multinational companies
- Has led cross-functional teams in a tech company
- Has negotiated and signed agreements with artists in the territory
About UnitedMasters, Inc.
UnitedMasters has over 1.5 million artists on its platform and is growing rapidly. Brands like Diageo, Ally, and ESPN come to UnitedMasters to partner with these artists and play a role in moving culture forward. In the past year, UnitedMasters subscribers have grown rapidly. With $170M raised to date and valued at $550M, UnitedMasters is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Apple, Alphabet (aka Google), and Disney amongst others. Over the last year, UnitedMasters artists have used our platform to land sync deals with major brands including the NBA, ESPN, Overtime Elite, Bose, Warner Brother Studios and in the NBA video game 2k.
These deals give them additional money for their work and increase their exposure.
