• Application Deadline:
• Position: Platoon, Senior Artist Campaign Manager - Africa


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  

Summary

• As part of Apple, Platoon is a creative artist services company that nurtures and builds the careers of independent artists.


• We are carrying out the vision to develop original music and visual content – while leaving artists free to be who they want and distribute their music where they want.


• Platoon is best known for working at an early stage with emerging and established artists – including: Jorja Smith, Billie Eilish, Adekunle Gold, Kwesi Arthur and Mr. Eazi.


• We are now in search of a bold and motivated music expert with robust music industry experience to join Platoon in Lagos, Nigeria.

Description

• You will be responsible for working with the entire Platoon team, its global artists roster and for leveraging key touch points across various digital platforms.


• You will work with extraordinary talent, nurture and grow these relationships, work closely with Platoon’s team of experts to define and implement premier artist campaigns, and collaborate cross-functionally with digital partners worldwide.


• This position is an outstanding opportunity to help lead Platoon’s efforts in an ever-evolving, critical space.


• The ideal candidate is highly strategic, resourceful, creative, entrepreneurial and collaborative.

Key Qualifications

• Passionate about music of all genres


• Understand the diverse and powerful music scene within Africa, across the continent and possess the desire to transition regional success into worldwide opportunities


• Cross-continent experience while handling multiple artist projects simultaneously


• Experience of strategizing and implementing music campaigns


• The ability to create, plan and deliver projects working with artists, Platoon’s teams, and vendors and experts as needed.


• A strong local and international music network of artists, collaborators, producers, brands, their teams and external resources


• Build and implement outstanding marketing plans customized to each artists


• The ability to utilize network to build a team around a campaign to ensure all areas are covered.


• Identify local partners to promote artists and releases


• Deep understanding of the cross-platform opportunities in the music and entertainment industry in Africa and globally


• Strong understanding of the global music landscape and experience developing and delivering campaigns with artists, managers, strategic partners and wider teams.


• Experience in handling budgets, multiple projects and deadlines


• A consistent track record of meeting deadlines and taking initiative to make confident and well-informed decisions.


• You work well under pressure, are goal-oriented, upbeat and focused, and have a passion to learn and succeed


• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, and a strong sense of professionalism


• English fluency is required. Additional African languages are desirable.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong music and proven marketing experience.


• Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.