Job Openings at Santabella Group of Companies Limited

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate contracts, fees, and bookings for events and venues aligned with the artist's career goals.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies for music, film, and catalog projects, overseeing branding, strategy development, and execution across various channels.
• Advise artists on career decisions, publicity, and promotion, including selecting record producers, song choices, and managing media relations.
• Cultivate relationships with key decision-makers in the music industry on behalf of our talent, staying abreast of industry trends and developments.
• Assist in organizing and negotiating contracts for release and publishing, as well as coordinating press communications and interviews for promotion.
• Arrange for interviews, hiring coaches and trainers, and handling daily bookkeeping and financial obligations.
• Maintain daily communication with artists, ensuring confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Provide on-road support during tours, managing logistics, visas, budgets, and prioritizing the artist's well-being.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities for artists, including travel arrangements, itinerary creation, and schedule management to ensure punctuality for all engagements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field.
• Experience in project management is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage complex projects effectively.
• 2-4 years of experience in a marketing role, business development, or sales.
• Experience in budgeting, negotiation, music licensing, and publishing is advantageous.
• Ability to collaborate seamlessly with Marketing, A&R, Partnership, and Legal departments.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and people-oriented skills.
• Proficiency in schedule management and in-depth knowledge of the music business, tour planning, and relevant industry networks.

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Responsibilities:

• Develop local and international promotional plans targeting key demographics to enhance visibility for Santabella Music Empire artists’ content, releases, and tour dates.
• Cultivate, manage, and leverage relationships with local influencers, promoters, writers, tech communities, lifestyle shops, club organizers, and content creators to amplify brand exposure.
• Establish connections with On-Air Personalities (OAPs), on-campus clubs, trendsetters, and tastemakers to facilitate collaborations for artist releases, events, and programs.
• Pitch artists’ content to college and local media outlets (press/radio/blogs) to secure coverage and placement.
• Prepare monthly promotional recaps for distribution to artists, managers, and label executives.
• Conduct research and propose new initiatives to optimize promotional efforts and expand reach.
• Collaborate closely with the promotions manager and street team to execute operational plans for the artist roster.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Increase radio and TV plays for Santabella Music Empire artists.
• Enhance media mentions to boost artist bookings.
• Achieve a percentage spike in streaming numbers month over month.
• Enhance brand equity for Santabella Music Empire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications-related fields such as Public Relations and Advertising.
• Detail-oriented and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Strong knowledge of and network within the entertainment industry is advantageous.

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Job Description:

• Santabella Music Empire is in search of a passionate and driven Digital Marketing Specialist to spearhead our digital marketing initiatives and propel our online presence to new heights.
• As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in strategizing, implementing, and optimizing digital marketing campaigns to engage our audience and drive business growth.

Responsibilities:

Strategy Development:

• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop comprehensive digital marketing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Define target audiences, channels, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for each campaign.

Content Planning and Creation:

• Work with artists and content creators to develop engaging and shareable digital content.
• Ensure content aligns with brand guidelines and resonates with the target audience.

Social Media Management:

• Manage and optimize all social media channels.
• Develop and implement content calendars.
• Monitor trends and engage with the online community.

Email Marketing:

• Develop and execute email marketing campaigns.
• Manage email lists and segment audiences for personalized campaigns.

Paid Advertising:

• Plan and execute paid advertising campaigns across platforms like Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and others.
• Monitor and optimize campaigns for maximum return on investment (ROI).

Website Management:

• Oversee the company website and artist pages.
• Ensure content is up-to-date and optimized for search engine optimization (SEO).

Analytics and Reporting:

• Utilize analytics tools to track performance.
• Generate regular reports to evaluate the success of digital marketing efforts.
• Provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with artists, management, and other teams to align digital marketing strategies with overall promotional efforts.
• Coordinate with external agencies and partners when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in digital marketing.
• Strong analytical background and ability to create and update reports.
• Deep understanding of Afrobeat, hip-hop, Rap, and R&B culture with pre-existing relationships with key tastemakers and influencers.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams with strong project management, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Photoshop, as well as collaboration and asset management tools like Google Drive, Box, Evernote, etc.
• Experience in the music business and project management is an added advantage.
• Motivated, creative, innovative, organized, detail-oriented, and accustomed to working under tight deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment while taking initiative and working independently.

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Job Description:

• Santabella Music Empire is seeking a dynamic and innovative Distribution Specialist to join our team and contribute to the continued growth of our company and artist roster.
• The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in cultivating relationships with clients and partners while ensuring the smooth and efficient distribution of our music releases across various digital platforms.

Responsibilities:

Administrative:

• Provide metadata for both old and current releases, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Facilitate the arrangement and approval of artwork proofs, ensuring sample stock availability pre-release, and maintaining an organized archive of all artwork assets.
• Build and manage relationships with Digital Service Providers (DSPs), serving as the operations contact and facilitating playlist pitches.
• Create and maintain a standard release Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• Monitor live status, pricing, charting, and track linking of products on DSP storefronts using third-party tools.
• Research and explore new distribution channels beneficial to the company.

Collaborative:

• Collaborate closely with the marketing team to develop and initiate strategies for each release.
• Work with the A&R and marketing teams to establish clear deadlines for the delivery of all release-related components.
• Leverage digital marketing tools and establish commercial partnerships with key markets in collaboration with the Marketing and Partnerships team.

Audience Building & Playlisting:

• Drive overall growth of audience-driven KPIs and implement best practice strategies across international markets.
• Identify development opportunities and create plans to drive growth for all artists across various music stores.
• Curate and manage playlists across platforms, recommend social strategies for playlist engagement and market share growth.
• Implement and curate label-owned playlists, collaborating with content teams on copywriting and leveraging consumer insights to inform playlisting decisions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in music distribution.
• Certification or experience in project management is advantageous.
• Knowledgeable about current and future trends in music, music business, and pop culture.
• Exceptional communicator with credibility and influence.
• Highly organized, reliable, and deadline-driven with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Proven track record working on music releases and understanding the importance of confidential information.
• Experience working for a label or label services/distribution company is preferred.

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Job Description:

• Santabella Music Empire is seeking a talented and experienced Content Marketing Specialist to join our team and drive the development and execution of our content marketing strategy.
• Reporting to the COO, you will play a crucial role in shaping our brand narrative, engaging our audience, and maintaining our position as a thought leader in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy Development: Develop a strategic roadmap for content marketing initiatives, from concept to implementation. Define the long-term vision and strategy for content data management, with a focus on scalability and maximizing business impact.
• Budget Management: Create and manage the content budget efficiently, with quarterly reports on budget performance to ensure optimal resource allocation.
• Team Management: Lead and motivate the content marketing team, monitoring performance and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Collaborate with the people operations department to build a committee of creatives through innovative initiatives.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with various stakeholders across departments, particularly A&R and marketing, to ensure alignment and understanding of plans, tactics, and campaigns.
• Content Marketing Execution: Oversee the execution of various content materials across the business and roster, ensuring high quality and alignment with strategic goals.
• ROI Analysis: Manage and report on demand generation campaigns versus KPIs, providing regular dashboards and insights to the COO and other stakeholders. Identify opportunities for improvement and capitalize on successes.
• Process Optimization: Define content design workflows and parameters to drive efficiency and optimization. Continuously review processes to ensure cost efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience and over 8 years of experience in content marketing within the entertainment industry, including TV/streaming services or content production companies.
• Demonstrated experience in developing content marketing strategies that impact business results.
• Excellent written and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire and engage teams at all levels.
• Broad experience across content marketing channels and a commitment to testing and learning.
• Proven track record of delivering innovative campaigns and visuals.
• Experience in budget management and project management is essential.

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• Santabella Music Empire, a fast rising player in Nigeria's dynamic music industry, is seeking a highly competent and experienced Licensing and Publishing Manager to join our team.
• As a label committed to excellence and innovation, we are looking for an individual with a proven track record in managing licensing and publishing operations within reputable companies in the music industry.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting research on licensing and publishing opportunities locally and internationally.
• Identify industry trends, developing strategies to maximize the value and exposure of our music catalog.
• Review of external Artist release agreements, feature agreements, side artist agreements, split sheets, and other incidental release agreements.
• Registering catalogue with publishing partners
• Reviewing licensing requests
• Conducting research on licensing and publishing opportunities across the world
• Preparing business proposals for pitching new and existing works.
• Liaising with sync agencies, production companies & advertising agencies
• Developing creative strategies for new and existing works
• Regularly update artists’, songwriters’, publishers’, and rights holder’s repertoire with PPL, PRS, and other necessary collection societies.
• Regularly update publishers on releases.
• Reviewing and following up on licensing requests.
• Providing administrative support to Licensing and Publishing team.
• Follow up and execute projects as handed out from the Partnership Department.
• Build music portfolio locally and internationally
• Follow up on outstanding licensing deals
• Negotiate and secure licenses for the use of Santabella Music Empire's music catalog across various media platforms, including films, TV shows, commercials, video games, and online streaming services.
• Administer publishing rights for our songwriters and composers, ensuring accurate registration of songs with performing rights organizations (PROs) and timely collection of royalties.
• Monitor and track the usage of our compositions to ensure proper compensation for our rights holders.
• Oversee the collection and distribution of royalties from mechanical, synchronization, and performance rights, collaborating closely with accounting and finance teams.
• Draft, review, and negotiate licensing agreements, publishing contracts, and other legal documents related to the exploitation of our music catalog.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Music Business, Entertainment Law, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in licensing and publishing management roles within the music industry, preferably with a focus on record labels or music publishing companies.
• Proven track record of successfully negotiating and closing licensing deals with major media outlets, production companies, and digital platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of copyright laws, licensing regulations, and industry standards governing the exploitation of music rights.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented mindset with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in music licensing and publishing software and platforms is a plus.