Editor, Music Editorial (Fixed-Term 12 months) at Spotify

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Music, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

  • At least 3+ years of experience in the music industry, journalism, programming/curating music for digital, radio, TV, or other media outlets
  • Real expertise of music and culture in GSA (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), with deep knowledge of music and artists from this region
  • Perfect level of written and spoken German and English
  • Broad expertise across all genres and styles, especially an expert in Pop, with ability to curate music for diverse moods and moments
  • Strong writing skills to effectively translate music and cultural insights into engaging content
  • Skilled in interpreting data and analytics to inform editorial decisions and optimize performance
  • Culturally aware, with ability to critically evaluate music trends, emerging movements, and audience behavior beyond just data
  • Knowledgeable of Google Suite tools, comfortable with basic design tools and workflows, capable of creating visual assets like playlist covers
  • Excellent communicator, capable of connecting with audiences through written, video, or audio commentary
  • Great teammate who likes to work in a fast-paced environment, is organized, proactive, adaptable to change, and demonstrates a positive attitude

Responsibilities

  • Be a culture guide and proactively identify music trends and opportunities for Spotify
  • Curate a set of cohesive, engaging playlists for GSA with compelling descriptions and commentary that resonate with audiences
  • Focus on the daily music programming and editorial strategy for GSA
  • Listen to music from a wide range of musical genres and identify appropriate additional programming opportunities
  • Analyze user behavior and performance data to optimize playlist engagement and make informed editorial decisions
  • Translate music and cultural knowledge into engaging, relevant content for Spotify users
  • Work cross-functionally with teams like marketing, design, and product to achieve strategic goals (e.g., consult on music insights for marketing campaigns or integrate cultural insights into other team’s workflows)

Skills

Playlist Curation
Music Editorial
Performance Analytics
Data Analysis
Cultural Insights
Trend Identification
Editorial Strategy
Music Programming
Artist Discovery
Cross-Functional Collaboration

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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