Associate – Audiobook Licensing & Author Partnerships
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SpotifyAudiobooks, Publishing
For this role, you can be within the North Americas region as long as we have a work location., Comfortable collaborating across multiple time zones.Full-TimeMiddle
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Job Details
- Experience
- 3+ years of experience
- Required Skills
- Business DevelopmentData AnalysisRelationship management
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in publishing, digital media, business development, content licensing, content partnerships, or a related field.
- Experience negotiating and closing commercial licensing, distribution, or partnership agreements.
- Strong understanding of the independent publishing ecosystem, including indie authors, hybrid publishers, audiobook distributors, and digital publishing models.
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in using data, financial insights, and market trends to inform commercial decisions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
- Comfort navigating ambiguity and taking ownership of complex business challenges.
- Bachelor's degree (MBA or advanced degree is beneficial).
- Willingness to travel when needed.
Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate audiobook catalogs from independent authors, hybrid publishers, independent presses, and distribution partners that will resonate with Spotify 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.
- Use market insights, performance analytics, and commercial data to inform acquisition strategies and identify new partnership opportunities.
- 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.
- Advocate internally for the needs of independent creators and publishers, helping shape future product capabilities and strategic initiatives.
- Contribute to initiatives focused on catalog expansion, subscriber value, listening growth, operational excellence, and blended cost per content hour (CPCH) optimization.
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