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Associate – Audiobook Licensing & Author Partnerships

Spotify· Operations and Business Support – Audio Books & Gated Content
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Hybrid (North America)$74k - $106kPermanentPosted 3mo ago

About the role

Associate Manager role focusing on growing Spotify's audiobook catalog and building partnerships with independent authors, hybrid publishers, and distribution partners. Works with cross-functional teams to negotiate licenses, optimize catalog performance, and scale the audiobook business.

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.

Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Understanding of opportunities and challenges facing entrepreneurial creators and independent publishing businesses.
  • Ability to build trusted relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to use data, financial insights, and market trends to inform commercial decisions and partnership strategies.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity, taking ownership, and solving complex business challenges.
  • Passion for helping creators succeed and for audiobooks, storytelling, and the creator economy.
  • Bachelor’s degree; MBA or advanced degree is beneficial.
  • Willingness to travel and collaborate across multiple time zones.

Skills

Required:NegotiationRelationship buildingMarket analysis

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • six-month paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • monthly meal allowance
  • 23 paid days off
  • paid flexible holidays
  • paid sick leave
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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