Spotify

Associate – Audiobook Licensing & Author Partnerships

New York, NY

Sponsorship not specified$74k-$106kDetected 12 days ago

Business Development

About the role

We work across both the creator and consumer audiobooks ecosystems, in order to get the best possible product to market with the best possible content.
Spotify's Audiobooks team is helping shape the future of audio storytelling by bringing the world's best audiobook experiences to millions of listeners.
Working closely with cross-functional teams across Product, Editorial, Growth, Operations, and Finance, you'll help scale our audiobook business while creating exceptional experiences for both creators and listeners.

Negotiate audiobook licensing agreements and commercial partnerships that create long-term value for Spotify and our publishing partners.
Build trusted relationships across a diverse portfolio of independent publishers, distributors, and authors, serving as their primary strategic contact.
Develop creative partnership structures that support sustainable growth while meeting the evolving needs of creators and publishing businesses.
Partner with creators and publishers to optimize catalog performance, improve discoverability, and resolve operational challenges.
Collaborate closely with Product, Editorial, Growth, Operations, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to improve partner experience and support Spotify's audiobook strategy.
You build trusted relationships and effectively influence a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
You manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

You have 3+ years of experience in publishing, digital media, business development, content licensing, content partnerships, or a related field.
You have experience negotiating and closing commercial licensing, distribution, or partnership agreements.
You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, taking ownership, and finding practical solutions to complex business challenges.
You hold a Bachelor's degree
an MBA or other advanced degree is beneficial.
You are comfortable collaborating across multiple time zones and are willing to travel when needed.
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.

The United States base range for this position is $74,000 – $106,000 USD, plus equity.

You understand the unique opportunities and challenges facing entrepreneurial creators and independent publishing businesses.

This listing is sourced directly from Spotify's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.