South Africa A&R Manager - Contract

UnitedMasters is building a marketplace that connects artists, brands and fans - empowering artists to earn and grow. UnitedMasters has taken the bold step of building a music distribution service that, radically, puts artists first - disrupting the legacy music business by letting up-and-coming artists distribute their music directly to fans through streaming services while maintaining ownership of their master recording rights and up to 100% of royalties. Through the combination of UnitedMasters’ music distribution platform and its deep ties to brands, UnitedMasters enables independent artists and change-makers to grow and earn unlike any other platform.

The UnitedMasters team is made up of musicians, marketers, engineers, and storytellers with backgrounds from YouTube, SoundCloud, Pandora, Facebook, Uber, Dropbox, Complex, VICE, and more. We work hand in hand with the award-winning creative teams that forge those innovative partnerships at Translation (our in-house creative advertising agency).

We are looking for a Brazil Country Manager to join UnitedMasters! Please note that this is a contract position based in Brazil.

What You'll Do

As Country Manager, you will be responsible for establishing and expanding UnitedMasters' strategy, marketing and operational objectives in Brazil.

The Country Manager will collaborate with the Head of International, VP of Marketing, and VP of Music to achieve cross-functional objectives for UnitedMasters' Partner Artists and actively participate in international decision-making processes related to product, pricing, promotions, partnerships, events, and more.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing budgets, setting objectives, tracking key performance indicators, and managing local resources and teams.
• Assessing and negotiating financial plans and monitoring investments.
• Partnering with UnitedMasters’ global Music leadership to build and manage a high-performing local team comprising A&R, Artist Marketing and Operations & Support.
• Assisting local consultants and vendors in soliciting and negotiating agreements.
• Representing the company's interests when interacting with artists, brands, and engaging with local stakeholders, associations, publishers, labels, press, and events.
• Conducting market research and staying updated on trends that may impact the current strategy and future product developments.
• Collaborating with US brand partnerships teams in identifying local opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth understanding of the music industry, including current trends, market dynamics, and the competitive landscape.
• Strong business sense and the ability to make strategic decisions that align with the company's goals and objectives.
• Excellent networking skills to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including artists, record labels, promoters, distributors, and media outlets.
• Leadership skills to manage and inspire a team.
• Good negotiation skills for securing favorable deals with partners, artists, and other industry players.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience in Management, Business Development and Leadership roles.
• 3+ years of experience in the music, media or entertainment industry.
• Knowledge of the music industry.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the music industry with profound knowledge of trends, technology, data and networking in the region.
• Experience working for multinational companies.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a tech company.
• Experience negotiating and signing agreements with artists in the territory.

About UnitedMasters, Inc.

UnitedMasters Inc. represents the creative solutions company, Translation, and the leading software and services platform for independent creators, UnitedMasters. UnitedMasters enables ownership, exposure, and new paths for financial return for independent creators, while Translation helps brands leverage the power of contemporary culture to achieve transformational growth. Combined, UnitedMasters, Inc. is the world’s leading marketplace for cultural capital, connecting independent artists and brands to realize a future in which all creators own their future. Backed by Alphabet, Andreessen Horowitz, and Apple, UnitedMasters, Inc. is reimagining how brands and artists come together to tell their stories, build profitable growth, and push culture forward.

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