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About the Role

The Spotify Audiobooks Team is seeking an Associate Manager to support content development, licensing, and editorial strategy for original and licensed audiobooks. This role is crucial for shaping and scaling Spotify’s audiobooks publishing initiatives, including the Audio First and Spotify Audiobook Selects programs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate audiobook opportunities across frontlist and backlist titles, focusing on commercial adult fiction and nonfiction.
• Contribute to the development of Spotify’s original commissioned works, including content strategy, developmental editing, and project management.
• Use audience insights and performance data to identify opportunities to expand and strengthen Spotify’s audiobook catalog.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across content, product, legal, and business teams to align publishing initiatives with broader company goals.
• Own the day-to-day execution of key content programs, driving timelines and ensuring smooth delivery from concept through release.
• Support licensing deals from initial evaluation through execution, including materials preparation, deal tracking, and partner coordination.
• Manage and maintain contract tracking systems to ensure accuracy and visibility across active licensing agreements.
• Handle standard licensing agreements and work closely with legal and business stakeholders throughout the contracting process.
• Explore and leverage AI-powered tools to improve workflows, streamline operations, and create efficiencies across publishing activities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the book publishing industry, with deep knowledge of the U.S. commercial adult fiction and nonfiction market.
• Experience working directly with writers, authors, agents, and creators on content development initiatives.
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to identify, evaluate, and shape compelling content opportunities.
• Ability to balance audience needs with creative excellence and assess both commercial potential and editorial quality.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, content valuation, and P&L considerations within publishing, licensing, or content development.
• Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and sound judgment when navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities.
• Excellent communicator who can clearly synthesize ideas and build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and executional levels, contributing ideas while driving operational excellence.
• Ability to think holistically about the business and connect day-to-day work to broader organizational goals.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Skills

• Content development
• Licensing
• Editorial strategy
• Project management
• Developmental editing
• Audience insights
• Performance data analysis
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Contract management
• AI-powered tools utilization

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Associate Manager
• 5+ years

Salary/Compensations

• $96,833–$138,333

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Six-month paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Monthly meal allowance
• 23 paid days off
• Paid flexible holidays
• Paid sick leave

About the Company

• Spotify is a global audio streaming service.