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Distribution Specialist at Mavin Records

Mavin Records is Africa's leading entertainment company. Mavin Records is a Nigerian music corporation record label founded by record producer and recording artist Don Jazzy on 8 May 2012. The label's inception came to fruition following the closure of Mo' Hits Records, a record label owned by the aforementioned producer and D'banj.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Distribution Specialist

Location: Lagos

Job Description

Mavin Global is looking to hire an innovative and vibrant Distribution Specialist motivated to be an active part of the team to accelerate company growth,
Our ideal candidate will be at the forefront of cultivating and maintaining relationships with clients/partners; that contributes to the continued growth of the company and artist roster.

Be Administrative:

Provide all necessary metadata for our old and current releases
Create and maintain a standard release SOP
Monitor live status, pricing, charting, and track linking of products on DSP storefronts using third-party tools
Research new distribution channels that will be beneficial to the company
Facilitate the arrangement of artists, approval of artwork proofs, ensure sample stock available pre-release for team and archiving / logging of all artwork assets across all releases
Build and manage new and ongoing relationships with our DSPs (act as operations contact for DSP partners)
Facilitate playlist pitches to current and potential DSPs

Be Collaborative:

Work closely with marketing team to agree and initiate strategies for each release.
Work closely with A&R and marketing team to provide clear deadlines for delivery of all parts related to all releases.
Work closely with A&R team to ensure clear lead-times for completion of all release information inputted into critical systems.
Liaise with the Marketing and Partnerships team to leverage digital marketing tools and initiate commercial partnerships with key markets at the fore.

Audience Building & Playlisting:

Facilitate overall growth of audience-driven KPIs and best practice strategies across international market
Identify development opportunities and develop plans and initiatives to drive growth for all artist across all music stores
Curate the label-owned playlists across all major streaming platforms and recommend decision strategy for the roll-out and continuous development of these playlists.
Source [non]editorial curators for possible collaboration.
Collaborate with Content team on copywriting
Leverage consumer insights, data, trends to inform playlisting, marketing or commercial decisions
Navigate complexities of playlist behavior across individual DSPs and ensure playlists adhere to DSP Guidelines
Work closely with A&R and marketing team to provide clear deadlines for delivery of all parts related to all releases.
Oversee activities and continued development of playlists across platforms
Curate new and old catalog playlist and recommend social strategies to grow playlist engagement, retention, and market share.
Recommend and implement a range of label playlists

Just so you know

The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable.
However, the business operates in an environment that demands change, and the jobholder’s specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop.
Therefore, the job description should be indicative and not as a permanent, definitive, and exhaustive statement.

Bring your Vibe

At least 2 years’ experience in music distribution
Certification/experience in project management will be an added advantage
Arranging and leading song pitching meetings
Highly organized, delivery and deadline-driven with the ability to multitask
A proven track record working on music releases
A proven track record working for a label or label services/distribution company on a variety of formats
Understanding the importance of confidential and sensitive information
Be knowledgeable of current and future trends in music, music business, and pop culture
Possess credibility and influence inside and outside the company
Must be an exceptional communicator, discreet, reliable, professional, trustworthy, and extremely organized
Flexible team player who assists in a wide range of operations tasks and projects as they arise