Associate, Audiobook Licensing & Author Partnerships
Marketing, Media & Creative · Media & Entertainment
In short
Spotify is hiring an Associate for Audiobook Licensing & Author Partnerships in New York. This role involves identifying and negotiating licensing agreements with independent authors, publishers, and distributors to grow the audiobook catalog. You will build relationships, use data to inform strategies, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance the audiobook experience for creators and listeners.
Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate audiobook catalogs from independent authors, hybrid publishers, independent presses, and distribution partners.
- Negotiate audiobook licensing agreements and commercial partnerships.
- Build trusted relationships with independent publishers, distributors, and authors.
- Develop creative partnership structures for sustainable growth.
- Use market insights, performance analytics, and commercial data to inform acquisition strategies.
- Partner with creators and publishers to optimize catalog performance and resolve operational challenges.
- Collaborate with Product, Editorial, Growth, Operations, and Finance teams.
- Advocate internally for the needs of independent creators and publishers.
- Contribute to initiatives focused on catalog expansion, subscriber value, and listening growth.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in publishing, digital media, business development, content licensing, or content partnerships.
- Experience negotiating and closing commercial licensing, distribution, or partnership agreements.
- Strong understanding of the independent publishing ecosystem.
- Understanding of opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurial creators and independent publishing businesses.
- Ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders.
- Proficiency in using data, financial insights, and market trends for commercial decisions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively with attention to detail.
- Comfort navigating ambiguity and finding practical solutions.
- Passion for audiobooks, storytelling, and the creator economy.
- Bachelor's degree; MBA or other advanced degree is beneficial.
- Comfort collaborating across multiple time zones.
- Willingness to travel when needed.
Benefits
- United States base range: $74,000 – $106,000 USD, plus equity.
- Health insurance.
- Six-month paid parental leave.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Monthly meal allowance.
- 23 paid days off.
- Paid flexible holidays.
- Paid sick leave.
- Extensive learning opportunities through GreenHouse.
- Flexible share incentives.
- All The Feels, employee assistance program and self-care hub.
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Company
Spotify
Job Posted
3 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
Remote
Experience Level
Associate
Locations
New York, United States
Qualification
Bachelor
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