Open call: Apple Music South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa editor

The position is designed for a dedicated, dynamic and experienced teammate who lives and breathes African artists, genres and music to join the Apple Music Africa team based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Key qualifications

• Experience in a music subscription services, music industry (label, publisher, manager, live), radio, TV, media/marketing agency or commercial digital music/media platforms, with an emphasis on content management systems.
• The candidate should be deep in music culture with a passion for discovering new African artists and music across all genres.
• A deep understanding of music editorial and how to consistently engage Apple Music’s subscribers on the continent by being culturally relevant every day.
• Outstanding understanding of the African music industry dynamics, including independent and major labels on the continent as well as competitor digital music services.
• Strategic understanding of key trends impacting the music industry on the African continent, plus an understanding of an artist’s different stages of development.
• Uncompromising ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with data reporting platforms.
• Collaborative partner and ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment.
• Additional African language skills are a plus.

Description

As a member of the Apple Music Africa editorial team, the successful candidate will be responsible for programming the Apple Music service, curating its African playlist ecosystem and conceptualising compelling editorial campaigns for markets including South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and more.

“We are looking for someone who lives and breathes music and knows the (A)frobeats to (Z)ouglou of African music,” Apple Music said. “We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable and passionate about artists and music from across the African continent with a solid understanding of what is happening across the continent from Lagos and Accra to Nairobi and Johannesburg.”

Interested candidates should apply here.

View the original call here.