🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Mavin Records – 5 Positions

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 following positions below:

1.) Recruitment Associate
2.) Artist Manager
3.) Distribution Specialist
4.) Promotions Associate
5.) Video Editor

Job Title: Recruitment Associate

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Mavin is currently looking for an experienced recruitment associate to organize and oversee the sourcing, screening and matching of qualified candidates with the job requirements.
• You will be ultimately responsible for the smooth running of all recruitment processes, from the first point of contact to the candidates’ resumption and onboarding.
• We expect you to have deep know-how in recruitment processes.
• Problem-solving will take up a significant part of your day. If you are up to it, we’d like to talk to you.

Here’s what you will be Doing

• Maintaining candidate database
• Identify potential candidates through various recruitment channels ranging from referrals, job
  boards etc
• Research and recommend job advertising options
• Maintaining data privacy throughout the recruitment process
• Familiar with labour and employment laws
• Send monthly recruitment reports
• Design new recruiting procedures and methods while improving and updating existing ones
• Liaise with the team to forecast future hiring needs
• Network with other HR professionals and partners to boost the company’s professional network
• Ensure recruitment guidelines are in line with the corporate goals
• Participate in job fairs and career events
• Keep track of recruiting metrics (time to fill and cost per hire)

Requirements
What you need to land this role:

• BSc in Human resource management or relevant HR certifications
• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience as a recruiter
• Experience with creative businesses
• Outstanding communication ability, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach
• Proficient in Ms office
• Data analysis

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Artist Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Mavin Global​ is recruiting an army of passionate artist managers who will be responsible for shaping the career path of our artists in a day-to-day and long-term sense. Our managers ​will be the main point of contact between the artist and their wider team, whilst remaining connected to the management.
• As an artist manager at Mavin, you are expected to be proactive about the development of the artist while liaising with producers and helping to drive music campaign strategies and objectives forward.

Key Responsibilities
Here is what you will be doing:

• Negotiate contracts and fees, find and book events and venues that match the artist’s career goals.
• Work with the marketing team to develop and execute marketing strategies for music, film, and catalog projects. Marketing includes creating branding, strategy, timelines, and overseeing execution of radio, digital, publicity, retail, touring, tour marketing, licensing, and strategic marketing with artists.
• May be required to advise on career decisions, publicity, and promotion, helping them on career decisions such as which record producer to work with, or which songs to perform, and managing media relations on their behalf.
• Cultivate relationships with music industry decision-makers on our talent’s behalf and must keep up to date with what’s happening.
• Assist with organising and negotiating contracts for release and publishing, and they communicate with the press.
• Required to book interviews for promotion, assist in hiring coaches and trainers to help artists with dancing, voice, translations, and others, and perform daily bookkeeping and complete financial obligations.
• Communicate efficiently with artists daily, ensuring confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Provide support whilst touring, assisting with logistics, VISAs, budgets, etc., and always look after the artist’s best interests on the road.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities for artists: arranging travel requirements, creating itineraries, and managing complex schedules. Ensuring the artist is on time for every shoot, session, interview, and other activities.

What do we Expect?
Who is the ideal artist manager?
Our ideal artist manager should possess:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field.
• Experience in project management is key.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage complex projects
• 2-4 years in a marketing role or business development/sales
• Experience in Budgeting, Negotiation, Music Licensing, and publishing is an added advantage.
• Ability to work seamlessly with Marketing, A&R, Partnership and, Legal departments
• Must possess ninja communication skills, organisational skill and people-oriented
• Must have good knowledge of schedule management
• In-depth knowledge of music business, tour planning, and relevant industry network

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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
• 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
• 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

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
• 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
• 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

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
• 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
• 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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Promotions Associate

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Mavin Global is seeking a gritty promotions associate with a global mindset and tenacity to help drive the success of promotional initiatives.
• They will work closely with the promotion manager.
• Our ideal candidate will have excellent personal organization skills, a confident and calm personality, and an enthusiasm for the media and entertainment industry in Nigeria and internationally.
• A successful candidate will be a “builder” with the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial and growing company.

Responsibilities

• Create local and international plans that target key demographics that maximize visibility for Mavin artists’ content, releases, and tour dates
• Build, maintain and leverage a database of local partners who define and influence culture including promoters, social influencers, writers, the tech community, lifestyle shops, club nights, and content creators
• Establish relationships with OAPs, on-campus clubs, influential leaders, trendsetters, and tastemakers to secure collaborations for artist releases, events, and programs
• Pitch artists’ content for college and local media (press/radio/blogs) coverage and placement
• Prepare monthly promotional recaps that will be distributed to the artist, their managers, and the label
• Research and pitch new initiatives that can maximize promotional efforts
• Work closely with the promotions manager and street team to amplify operational plans for the roster.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications-related fields such as public relations and advertising
• Detail-oriented and flexible
• Proficient in MS office
• Strong knowledge and network in the entertainment industry is an added advantage

Key Performance Indicator:

• Increase radio and tv plays
• Increase media mentions which will in turn increase bookings for the artistes
• % Spike in-stream numbers MOM
• Brand equity

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Video Editor

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Mavin is looking for an energetic Video Editor, with previous experience, to join their growing team and help contribute to content operations of the business.
• Our ideal candidate has a good network and an impressive understanding of the media and entertainment space in Nigeria and beyond.
• This candidate will be a “builder” with the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial and growing company.
• To be successful as a business development associate, you should be adept at negotiating business deals and able to make sound decisions that will benefit the company.
• Ultimately, an exceptional business development associate should have strong business acumen as well as demonstrate excellent management, communication, and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manipulate and edit video footage and film pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience to produce desired and outlined result
• Understand production team’s needs and specifications
• Review shooting script and raw footage to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuity
• Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the film
• Input music, dialogues, graphics and effects to create desired effect
• Create rough and final cuts
• Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
• Maintain and express artist’s and brand’s aesthetics using visual elements and storytelling.
• Follow necessary procedures for Mavin to sell its products and services in major countries around the world and to perform required client relations duties.

What do we Expect?
Pre-Production:

• Providing input on technical decisions i.e equipment lists, location choices
• Proper understanding of the brief and desired output

Production:

• Ensuring the team stays aware of technical factors that affect output
• Provide DIT services where required on set

Post-Production:

• Edit videos within stipulated timelines
• Take on and execute feedback from appropriate parties
• Upload files to Frame.io for feedback
• Upload final edits to Google Drive for sharing

KPIs & Goals:
Number of Finished edits:

• Average delivery time in days (maximum of 7 days)
• Cumulative number of days spent past deadline (ideal number is 0)
• Projects edited within deadline (target is 100%)
• Courses and training completed w/ reports (minimum of 2)
• New software adopted for post-production (minimum of 2)

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online