Call for applications: Sony Music Entertainment Africa label manager in SA

The successful candidate will manage marketing and promotion activity for all artists signed to the local and international label and act as an ambassador for SME Africa and the label at industry events. He or she will work under the direction of marketing director and marketing manager.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage effective marketing and media strategy for all artist releases under the label roster to deliver an overall campaign that reflects the vision and goals of the artists as well as delivering company financial and market share goals.
• Work with artist management to develop clear strategy for artist image, manage artist relationship and marketing, press and promotion activity to achieve goals in relation to music releases.
• Manage overall product approval process including music and artwork, where necessary, for each release liaising as required with internal and external contacts to ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage budget to ensure most effective marketing and promotion spend and provide analysis of campaign effectiveness for future planning activity.
• Work closely with commercial department on release strategy, sales forecasting and all necessary materials for maximum commercial impact.
• Researching and developing new methods of building fans and marketing artists and music.
• Use industry and market knowledge to assess and make recommendations to maximise opportunities for brand partnership and other full rights management artist activity.
• Work with all relevant internal and external partners to deliver agreed broader rights strategy.
• Work with digital manager to create and deliver appropriate strategy for online/mobile presence for each act; coordinating promotional activity, website design, database interaction, online marketing and digital sales.
• To be fully aware of the label turnover and P&L targets and its contribution to the success of the company as a whole.

Requirements

• Detailed knowledge of local and international market and consumer behaviours relevant to label target audience.
• Must be able to successfully manage budget marketing/promotion campaigns.
• Experience in working with a label or distributor will be an added advantage.
• Great network of contacts within entertainment industry.
• Experience with working with various data analytics platforms.
• Understanding and relationships with digital sales partners (Spotify, Apple, Deezer, etc.).
• Experienced in digital campaign strategy, planning, overview and co-ordination of digital marketing campaigns.
• Have an understanding and experience with social media/CRM marketing and how they relate to artist marketing.
• Highly organised and results orientated.
• Have a passion for music.
• Works collaboratively with all departments as well as work well with and manage a diverse range of personalities.

The successful candidate will:

• Join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey.
• Work in a modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork.
• Invest in their professional growth and development.

To apply, interested candidates should fill in the form here. 

Note: Interested candidates should see here for SME Africa’s privacy policy before beginning the application process as they will need to agree to the terms of the policy before submitting their information.