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Editor - UK & Ireland

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Spotify

7d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Creative Arts & Fashion
    Media & Journalism
  • London
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AI generated summary

  • You have 3+ years in the music industry, deep knowledge of UK & Irish Pop culture, strong data analysis skills, a track record of spotting trends, and excellent communication abilities.
  • You will identify music trends, curate playlists, analyze consumer data, collaborate on projects, report on strategies, and enhance product features with cultural insights for a premium user experience.

Requirements

  • You have at least 3 years experience in the music industry, programming music for TV, radio or other media networks where connecting and serving audiences with artists, creators and music in today’s music landscapes have been an integral part of your job and mission.
  • You have a deep knowledge of music and culture, with a focus on Pop and Pop Culture in the UK and Ireland.
  • You are numerate and adept at analysing and interpreting data, and using it to set goals.
  • You have a deep understanding of music from across all genres and styles and a keen sense of what makes music appropriate for different situations as well as an ability to identify great songs to fit different programming opportunities.
  • You have a proven track record of discovering emerging artists, songs, and trends ahead of the mainstream.
  • You’re able to demonstrate a strong understanding of - and experience with - Spotify as a user and fan.
  • You possess a good level of written and spoken English, and have strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Finally, you're a great teammate, adapt well to change, you care about attention to detail and always have a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Be a culture expert and proactively identify music trends and opportunities for Spotify.
  • Play an editorial role in Spotify’s music strategy with a particular focus on pop music and pop culture.
  • Listen to music from a wide range of genres and identify appropriate programming and promotional strategies as well as content gaps.
  • Curate, analyse and maintain a large number of playlists for a mixture of audiences, moods and moments.
  • Understand and gain insight into consumer behaviours by analysing data and analytics.
  • Work cross-functionally with other internal teams to fulfill company strategic goals and cross-functional projects.
  • Present and report on strategic and creative projects within the market.
  • Collaborate with a global editorial team on a variety of projects and programming initiatives.
  • Work closely with product teams to integrate human music expertise and cultural insights into product development and features.
  • Provide a strong, unbiased editorial voice to create a first-class user experience.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Editor role at Spotify?

The primary focus of the Editor role at Spotify is to curate and program music content, with a particular emphasis on pop music and pop culture in the UK and Ireland, while driving artist discovery and enhancing the user experience.

What qualifications are necessary for the Editor position?

Candidates need to have at least 3 years of experience in the music industry, a deep understanding of music and culture, proficiency in data analysis, and a proven track record in discovering emerging artists and trends.

Where is the Editor role based?

This role will be based out of the London office.

What type of music knowledge is expected for this position?

A deep knowledge of music and culture, particularly focused on pop and pop culture in the UK and Ireland, and an understanding of a wide range of musical genres and styles is expected.

Is experience with Spotify as a user important for this role?

Yes, a strong understanding of and experience with Spotify as a user and fan is important for the Editor role.

Are collaboration and cross-functional work components of the job?

Yes, the role involves working cross-functionally with other internal teams to fulfill strategic goals and collaborating with a global editorial team on various projects.

How important is attention to detail in this position?

Attention to detail is very important, as the role requires curating and maintaining a large number of playlists and providing a strong, unbiased editorial voice.

What type of decision-making will the Editor be encouraged to engage in?

The Editor will be encouraged to make data-informed decisions based on performance-oriented analytics and insights gathered from consumer behavior.

What type of communication skills are required for this role?

Strong communication and organizational skills are required, along with a good level of written and spoken English.

Will the Editor have any role in product development?

Yes, the Editor will work closely with product teams to integrate music expertise and cultural insights into product development and features.

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Entertainment & Media
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Spotify is a transformative music streaming platform that has revolutionised the way people listen to music. Their mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by providing a platform for over a million artists to earn a living from their art while offering billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by it. With a vast library of over 50 million tracks, users can discover, manage, and share music for free, or upgrade to Spotify Premium for an enhanced experience, including offline mode, improved sound quality, and an ad-free listening experience. As the most popular global audio streaming service, Spotify's innovative model has become the largest revenue driver for the music industry, supporting artists and reshaping the music ecosystem.

Culture & Values

  • Innovative

    We move fast and take big risks

  • Sincere

    We have no time for internal politics

  • Passionate

    We revel in what we do

  • Collaborative

    We recognise that we're all in this together

  • Playful

    We don't take ourselves too seriously

Benefits

  • Extensive learning opportunities

    Through our dedicated team, GreenHouse.

  • Flexible share incentives

    Letting you choose how you share in our success.

  • Global parental leave

    Six months off - fully paid - for all new parents.

  • All The Feels

    Our employee assistance program and self-care hub.

  • Flexible public holidays

    Swap days off according to your values and beliefs.