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Editorial Lead - Canada

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Spotify

19d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Creative Arts & Fashion
    Media & Journalism
  • Toronto
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AI generated summary

  • You need 7+ years in music curation, team leadership, editorial strategy, and a strong grasp of Canadian music trends. Excellent communication, project management skills, and initiative are essential.
  • You will curate playlists, develop editorial strategies, lead a team, analyze trends, drive cross-functional projects, and ensure an exceptional user experience through unbiased editorial guidance.

Requirements

  • 7+ years experience in music programming/curation, or in an audience-focused role, is required.
  • Experience leading teams of curators and creatives.
  • A people manager who knows how to create team culture.
  • Experience creating and developing editorial strategy.
  • Knowledgable about current and past music trends in Canada.
  • Strong understanding of the Canadian audience.
  • A keen sense of what music is appropriate for any situation.
  • Highly organized with strong project management skills.
  • Good communicator/great teammate who can easily work cross-functionally.
  • The ability to comprehend and efficiently respond to analytics.
  • A strong understanding of, and experience with, Spotify as a user and fan.
  • A strong propensity to take initiative and absolutely thrive on change.
  • Ability to travel when needed.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for the Canadian editorial offering.
  • Develop a team of editors.
  • Curate playlists and assist the team in their own curation.
  • Develop and lead editorial strategy for the Canadian music team.
  • Lead cross-functional projects from an editorial perspective.
  • Listen to music from a wide range of genres and identify trends.
  • Use cultural expertise to create new programming efforts.
  • Read data to understand the value of the team’s work.
  • Provide a strong, unbiased editorial voice to create a first-class user experience.

FAQs

What is the primary location for the Editorial Lead - Canada position?

This role is based in Toronto, Canada.

What are the main responsibilities of the Editorial Lead?

The Editorial Lead will be responsible for the Canadian editorial offering, developing a team of editors, curating playlists, leading editorial strategy, and overseeing cross-functional projects from an editorial perspective.

What qualifications are required for the Editorial Lead position?

Candidates should have 7+ years of experience in music programming or curation, experience leading teams, knowledge of music trends in Canada, strong project management skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

How often is in-person attendance required for this role?

The role requires in-person attendance 2-3 times per week for meetings, but also allows for remote work flexibility.

What type of background should applicants have?

Applicants should have a background in music programming, curation, audience-focused roles, and a strong understanding of the Canadian audience and music trends.

Is the ability to travel required for this position?

Yes, the ability to travel when needed is a requirement for this role.

How important is team management experience for this job?

Team management experience is very important, as the role involves developing a team of editors and creating team culture.

What kind of music knowledge is expected for candidates?

Candidates should have a broad knowledge of current and past music trends in Canada, and a keen sense of what music is appropriate for any situation.

Is experience with analytics important for this role?

Yes, a strong ability to comprehend and efficiently respond to analytics is important for understanding the value of the team’s work.

What is the work culture like for this position?

The work culture emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and a strong editorial voice to create a first-class user experience.

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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.