Brand Activations Manager SSA at Spotify

About the job

We are looking for a passionate Brand Activations Manager for the Sub-Saharan Africa region. In this role, you will lead the strategy, production and distribution of content for all on-the-ground activations and digital storytelling in the region.

The ideal candidate for this role is a creative hybrid, has pan-African experience, and a strong activations/eventing background and experience in driving initiatives forward. Most importantly, you have fun at work and a desire to make a positive impact for music fans and audio listeners.

What You'll Do

• Lead on-the-ground brand projects as part of the SSA content marketing team
• Collaborate with other Spotify SSA teams - Media, Music, Podcasts, Comms as well as global teams on key projects
• Project-plan the activation and content from ideation to creation and distribution, including management of calendars and budgets
• Oversee production standards & delivery on all activations and content marketing projects.
• Have a stronghold on financial planning for projects and resources in the most efficient manner
• Display execution mastery to be able to identify the most efficient ways to deliver impactful brand presence and storytelling at scale
• Strong cross-cultural communications and the ability to prioritize and problem-solve
• Analyze the music & podcast business, category, culture and the consumer to give the best solutions ensuring internal quality standards are met
• Lead all aspects of project management from brief to delivery
• Drive Spotify design standards on all brand, content and activations produced

Who You Are

• You come with a minimum of 7-8+ years' proven experience across multiple markets in SSA
• You are able to navigate between many partners in ambiguous environments
• You craft and produce great activations and content projects on the ground and on digital
• Identify key activations moments and opportunities for Spotify
• You have extensive experience building, leading, and handling a production partner network
• Proficient in the broader digital media landscape
• Excellent project management, problem solving, critical thinking, negotiation, organization and prioritization skills