Artist & Label Partnerships Manager South Africa at Spotify

We are looking for an Artist & Label Partnerships manager for South Africa. In this role you’ll ensure that artists, artist managers, and labels see Spotify as the #1 partner for artist development, promotion and monetization. Focusing primarily on South Africa, you will work closely with the local team to execute pivotal initiatives as well as with your international counterparts on multi-market campaigns. Our ideal candidate has fun at work and a desire to make a positive impact on the music industry as a whole.
Location

• Johannesburg

Job type

• Permanent

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain best-in-class partnerships across the artist and label community and advocate for Spotify’s interests externally within the creator community
• Support and educate key partners on Spotify tools and resources to inspire them and maximize their daily business
• Understand and gain insight of content consumption, user engagement and behaviors by analyzing data and analytics
• Ensure Spotify has the best possible content offering in the market, and use this to further Spotify’s appeal to existing and new users
• Ensure priority releases in your territory are available on Spotify from day one
• Collaborate with the global music teams, as well as local and global editorial teams, to ensure content strategies are localized and successfully executed
• Work cross-functionally to fulfill strategic company goals
• Organize masterclasses, attend events and conferences
• Some travel may be required

Who You Are

• At least 5+ years' experience with label and artist relations in an established digital music service, record label, or at a media company in South Africa
• You possess a flawless level of written and spoken English. Additional languages are a plus
• Proven record in music marketing and operations, a deep understanding of the local music industry, and have built relevant contacts with labels and artists
• Strong music and technology background; you are fully conversant in the latest digital marketing techniques and adept at analyzing and interpreting data and using it to set goals
• Familiar with content management systems and supply chain processes
• Well organized, dedicated, with the ability to plan and deliver on tight timings and pay outstanding attention to detail
• Experience working within both local South African and global teams
• Excellent negotiating, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Finally, you're a phenomenal teammate and always have a positive and humble demeanor

Our global benefits

• Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse.
• Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success.
• Global parental leave, six months off - fully paid - for all new parents.
• All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub.
• Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs.
• Spotify On Tour, join your colleagues on trips to industry festivals and events.