Job description
We have a great opportunity for an Artist & Label Partnerships Manager to come and join the band in Berlin. The Artist & Label Partnerships team is the face of Spotify to artists, managers, labels & distributors.
As an Artist & Label Partnerships Manager your mission is to ensure that key artists, managers, and labels see Spotify as the #1 partner for artist development and monetization.
In this role you will work with a set of core label partners and artists. This role has a strong focus on launching innovative partnerships and initiatives and you will drive activations that enable, educate, and unlock new opportunities for our partners and Spotify.
This role is a 6 month fixed term contract.
What You’ll Do
- We seek a highly motivated partner manager based in Berlin with a strong partnerships, music marketing and music / entertainment / media background. This individual must be able to prioritize, multi-task, and influence in a fast paced environment
- Build and foster relations with key partners (artists, managers, labels, industry organizations) across Germany, Austria and Switzerland
- Act as a representative of Spotify externally in the music industry and empower artists and labels with knowledge, insights, and tools they need to succeed on Spotify, acting as their advocate and champion
- Music Marketing and culture: Stay ahead of music trends and key moments to proactively identify and activate around new music and content opportunities
- Live events: Proactively identify and pursue new growth opportunities in areas such as superfan engagement and live events together with cross-functional teams, work together to bring these initiatives to life
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Consumer Marketing, PR and other teams, acting as a representative of the artists & labels you work with
Who You Are
- You have 5+ years of music industry experience, preferably in an artist & partner-facing role
- You have experience and knowledge working in a broad spectrum of culture with a focus on music and content
- You have a strong understanding of the digital music landscape and streaming platforms
- You are an excellent project manager with a track record in leading projects from end to end, including marketing campaigns, live events and cultural activations
- You have experience in project managing offline to online activations, including working on live events, content capture and digital extensions of those
- You possess excellent negotiating, presentation and people skills
- You are comfortable in very fast paced, driven work environments and can do well in a team that moves quickly
- You are well organized, with the ability to plan and deliver on tight deadlines
- You’re a great teammate, adapt well to change, and have a positive attitude
- You are fluent in German and English
- This role is based out of our Berlin office and will require presence in Berlin
Where You’ll Be
- You’ll be based in our Berlin office
- We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home
Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.
At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you in any way we can.
Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
