Spotify
Manager, Content Acquisition
Los Angeles, CA · Mid
Sponsorship not specified$126k-$180kDetected 12 days ago
Financial ModelingFinancial AnalysisContract Management
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About the role
- Spotify's Content Business team helps bring compelling audio and video content to audiences around the world.
- There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home.
- These ranges may be modified in the future.
Responsibilities
- Manage the execution of original and licensed content deals, from agreed commercial terms through final contracts, signatures, and close.
- Keep deals moving by tracking progress, identifying outstanding issues, and coordinating next steps with internal teams and external partners.
- Partner with Studios, Finance, Advertising, Partnerships, and Legal to resolve commercial questions and complete agreements.
- Support the evaluation of new content opportunities through financial models, business cases, and presentations.
- Monitor content budgets and financial commitments, identify differences against forecasts, and share insights to support informed decisions.
- Build productive relationships with talent representatives, production companies, and rights holders throughout the deal execution process.
- You understand content licensing, production agreements, and the commercial considerations involved in developing and distributing audio or video content.
- Working across Spotify Originals, The Ringer, and licensed content, the team partners with creators, production companies, and internal stakeholders to bring content opportunities to life.
- You'll manage the deal process from agreed commercial terms through contract execution, working closely with Legal, Finance, Studios, and external partners.
- This role combines commercial judgment, contract management, and financial analysis to support Spotify's growing content business.
Requirements
- You have 2+ years of experience in entertainment, media, digital content, business affairs, content acquisition, or deal operations.
- You have experience with financial analysis, budget tracking, or financial modeling and can turn data into practical recommendations.
- You communicate clearly and can explain complex commercial terms to colleagues with different areas of expertise.
- You enjoy working collaboratively with creative, commercial, legal, and finance teams to solve problems and move projects forward.
- You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what's playing in your headphones.
Compensation
- The United States base range for this position is $125,883–$179,833 USD, plus equity.
Company info
- We're looking for a Manager, Content Acquisition to help turn content opportunities into completed deals.
- Where You'll Be - This role can be based in Los Angeles or NYC - We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best!
- At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone.
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