Associate Manager, Music Publishing Operations US at Spotify

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Music Publishing, Music Streaming, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of experience in music publishing operations, rights management, or related fields
Deep understanding of U.S. mechanical licensing and publishing data workflows
Familiar with industry standards and organizations (CWR, ISWC, CISAC, MLC, etc.)
Strong communicator and collaborator across internal teams and external stakeholders
Skilled at managing complex data projects and driving cross-functional initiatives to completion
Passionate about improving transparency, accuracy, and efficiency in the music publishing ecosystem

Responsibilities

Lead Spotify for Publishers (S4P) Operations, including managing day-to-day operations such as onboarding, data management, and publisher support
Recommend and implement product and process improvements to enhance user experience and data accuracy
Oversee publishing data integrations and transitions with key partners
Partner with data, licensing, and product teams to ensure compliance and maintain publishing data integrity
Work cross-functionally with Licensing, Legal, Accounting, and Product to deliver cohesive operational solutions
Represent Spotify in industry working groups focused on metadata, rights management, and digital licensing standards
Act as an operational point of contact for U.S. publishing partners and licensors
Lead transitions of licensors to the Common Data Model (CDM) to modernize global publishing data structures
Help shape Spotify’s publishing products through research, testing, and partner engagement
Provide analytical and data support for U.S. licensing and compliance efforts

Skills

music publishing operations

rights management

data management

metadata

licensing operations

mechanical licensing

data integrations

Common Data Model

publisher support

industry partnerships

licensing compliance

analytical support

Spotify

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

About Spotify

Spotify provides a digital music streaming service that allows users to access millions of songs and podcasts from various artists and creators. Users can choose between a free plan, which includes advertisements, and a premium subscription that offers an ad-free experience along with features like offline listening and higher sound quality. This tiered model caters to different user preferences and budgets. Spotify generates revenue through subscription fees from premium users and advertising from the free tier. Unlike its competitors, Spotify stands out with its extensive music library, user-friendly interface, and personalized playlists. The company's goal is to connect listeners with a wide range of audio content while supporting artists and advertisers.

Stockholms kommun, SwedenHeadquarters

2006Year Founded

$2,004.2MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse

Global parental leave, six months off - fully paid - for all new parents

Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs

Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success

All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub

Spotify On Tour, join your colleagues on trips to industry festivals and events

Risks

Accidental display of adult content may harm Spotify's reputation.

Creating its own music to avoid royalties could lead to legal issues.

Layoffs may affect Spotify's operational efficiency and employee morale.

Differentiation

Spotify offers a vast library of music and podcasts globally.

The platform's user-friendly interface enhances user experience and engagement.

Spotify's personalized playlists cater to individual user preferences.

Upsides

Spotify's AI-powered Wrapped feature enhances user engagement and personalization.

Expansion into political podcasting taps into new audience segments.

Growing podcast popularity in Africa presents expansion opportunities for Spotify.

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