Programs lead
PROGRAMS LEAD – ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS ADO/ODO OTA RESIDENTS ONLY
Company: Papa Joe Records
Location: Ota, Ogun State
Job Type: Part-time / Event-Based Engagement
Work Arrangement: On-site / Local Coordination
JOB DESCRIPTION
Papa Joe Records is seeking a creative, experienced, organized, and highly proactive Programs Lead to oversee the conceptualization, planning, coordination, and execution of entertainment programs and social events.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience organizing events, developing entertainment concepts, coordinating activities, and creating engaging experiences that attract audiences and encourage community participation.
This role is particularly suited to someone who understands the entertainment and events industry, has a proven ability to bring people together, and is capable of turning creative ideas into well-organized and commercially viable events.
The Programs Lead will play a key role in increasing Papa Joe Records' visibility, building its audience, strengthening its community, and establishing the label as an active and recognizable presence within the entertainment space in Ota and its surrounding communities.
We are prioritizing candidates with previous event planning and execution experience who can hit the ground running.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Entertainment Program Development
- Conceptualize and propose creative, engaging, and audience-oriented entertainment programs.
- Develop event ideas across different entertainment formats, including karaoke nights, sip-and-paint experiences, social hangouts, themed parties, dinner experiences, game nights, clubbing experiences, talent showcases, music events, and other relevant activities.
- Identify entertainment trends and opportunities that can be adapted to the local audience.
- Develop a consistent calendar of activities and programs for Papa Joe Records.
2. Event Planning and Execution
- Take ownership of the planning and coordination of approved events from concept to execution.
- Develop event plans, timelines, budgets, logistics, and operational requirements.
- Identify suitable venues, vendors, performers, collaborators, and other event partners.
- Coordinate all relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth event execution.
- Ensure that events are properly organized, engaging, and professionally delivered.
3. Budgeting and Revenue Generation
- Prepare realistic event budgets and cost estimates for proposed programs.
- Identify potential revenue streams, including ticket sales, sponsorships, partnerships, and other event-related opportunities.
- Develop commercially viable event concepts that can be executed within available resources.
- Work with management to establish ticket pricing and event financial targets.
- Ensure that proposed events are financially realistic before execution.
4. Audience Engagement and Community Building
- Develop strategies to attract attendees and build a loyal audience around Papa Joe Records.
- Create opportunities for audience interaction, participation, and social engagement.
- Explore partnerships with local communities, businesses, entertainers, and relevant organizations.
- Contribute to the growth of the label's visibility, followership, and entertainment community.
5. Performance Evaluation and Reporting
- Evaluate the success of each event based on attendance, audience engagement, revenue, and overall execution.
- Provide post-event reports, including financial summaries, feedback, lessons learned, and recommendations.
- Maintain records of events organized and their outcomes.
- Continuously improve event concepts and execution strategies.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrable experience in event planning, entertainment programming, social event coordination, or a related field.
- Previous hands-on experience organizing and executing events is strongly preferred.
- A proven track record of successfully coordinated events will be a significant advantage.
- Strong creativity and the ability to develop compelling entertainment concepts.
- Good budgeting, planning, organizational, and coordination skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and audience engagement skills.
- Ability to coordinate vendors, performers, venues, guests, and other stakeholders.
- A practical understanding of ticketed events, event promotion, and audience acquisition.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver results.
- Passion for music, entertainment, events, and creative industries.
- Must be resourceful, proactive, commercially minded, and execution-oriented.
LOCATION REQUIREMENT
Applicants MUST be residents of Ota, Ogun State, or its immediate surrounding communities.
This is a strict requirement. The role involves local event coordination, venue visits, meetings, and on-ground execution. Applicants who reside outside Ota and its surrounding communities will not be prioritized.
ENGAGEMENT AND COMPENSATION
This is a part-time, event-based engagement.
The Programs Lead will be engaged on a per-event basis, with compensation tied to approved programs and agreed deliverables.
The role is suitable for someone who is comfortable with project-based work and is interested in building a portfolio of successful entertainment events while contributing to the growth of an emerging record label.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through LinkedIn or send their CV to:
hr.obaimole@yahoo.com
Applicants should be prepared to provide details of previous events they have organized or coordinated.
Only candidates who meet the location requirement and demonstrate relevant experience will be considered.
Papa Joe Records is looking for someone who can turn entertainment ideas into real, engaging, and successful experiences.
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