• Application Deadline: Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Content Acquisition Executive


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding  , Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

Purpose

• Drive Boomplay’s relationships with key content partners in Africa.


• Responsible for developing content strategy, securing/acquiring new content & additional rights for exploitation by Boomplay.


• This role also supports all label licensing initiatives from negotiation to administration of our terms. While heavily focused on operational processes, the role also requires and will benefit from a leader with strong aptitude for strategic analysis, communications and relationships/partner management.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Seeking out missing tracks on Boomplay and getting the CP/artist/label to bring the song on Boomplay.


• Participate in all aspects of negotiation (financial analysis and forecasting, contract negotiation and templating)


• Track trends and analyse performance for culture & lifestyle content and other content categories globally, cultivate relationships and research in local markets in an effort to find new talent, shows and projects


• Develop a deep understanding of content markets through continuous focus on and knowledge of the competitive and market environment


• Perform due diligence to ensure the rightful ownership of Intellectual Property


• Increase the company’s revenues by acquiring new, hot, trending & in-demand content


• Develop opportunities, partnerships and strategies to acquire content rapidly


• Identify potential up-coming artists and hit songs that the company can strategically market to generate more revenue


• Communicate market trends around the production and distribution of content and new content opportunities to internal and external partners


• Review Contractual Terms and conditions and ensure contracts are executed properly


• Ensure Artist's Royalties are paid on time


• Negotiating for acquisition deals


• Assist the HQ team in improving the content acquisition strategy and standards.


• Seeking out content investment opportunities (masters/publishing).

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Music, Business, Management, or related fields; Master's degree preferred


• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Music/Live industry management or similar leadership roles and have connections with artists, record labels, content partners etc.


• Must have extensive knowledge of the culture & lifestyle creative community, and have solid relationships with top artists, managers, booking agents, PR agents, promoters, DJs and labels in the community


• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills


• Strong strategic thinking, planning, and execution skills