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About the Role

As a Contractor Music Editor, you will help influence how millions of listeners in Australia and New Zealand experience music on Spotify. You will work with world-leading technology and product teams to sharpen recommendations and deliver the best possible listening experience for a broad and diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Curate engaging playlists and editorial experiences across genres for ANZ audiences, balancing data insight with cultural instinct and human judgement.
• Analyze user behavior, streaming data and performance metrics to optimize programming and surface audience-growth opportunities.
• Create compelling written commentary, video content and on-camera editorial moments that bring Spotify's editorial voice to life on platform and across social channels.
• Identify emerging music trends, scenes and culturally significant moments — ensuring Spotify's local programming is timely and authoritative.
• Champion local artists and identify export opportunities across Spotify's global editorial network.
• Work cross functionally with other departments within Spotify (including marketing and comms) to realize local market goals and editorial priorities.
• Contribute to the development of creative editorial formats that deepen user engagement and trust.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in music programming, curation, culture journalism or a related role across digital, radio, music, TV or similar platforms.
• Broad genre expertise with deep knowledge across Dance, Electronic and Hip-Hop looked on particularly favourably.
• Strong understanding of Australian and New Zealand music culture, with the ability to read and forecast cultural trends globally.
• Confident and engaging on camera, with the ability to talk about music with authority and authenticity for a broad audience.
• Excellent written skills — able to craft sharp, compelling commentary on music and culture.
• Deep understanding of digital content, social media and digital culture, with proven experience in engaging with young audiences online.
• Proven experience using AI tools to drive process efficiency and enhance workflows.
• Comfortable using data and analytics to inform editorial decisions and measure performance.
• A keen eye for design and visual storytelling — understanding what makes compelling artwork and playlist imagery.
• Detail-oriented, organised and able to manage a high volume of programming.
• Collaborative, curious and energised by working at the intersection of music, culture and Technology.

Skills

• Music programming
• Curation
• Culture journalism
• Digital content
• Social media
• Digital culture
• AI tools
• Data analysis
• Visual storytelling
• Design

Location

• Sydney, Australia

Work Type

• Contract
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 3+ years

About the Company

• Spotify is looking for a Contractor Music Editor to join our ANZ Editorial team.