Associate – Audiobook Licensing & Author Partnerships
Core
Identify, evaluate, and negotiate licensing agreements for audiobook catalogs from independent authors and publishers to grow Spotify's audiobook content.
Role type
Associate Manager, Business Development & Licensing
Builds
Audiobook catalog and commercial partnerships for Spotify
Domain
Digital Media / Publishing / Audio Streaming
Required skills
commercial licensing negotiation, independent publishing ecosystem knowledge, stakeholder relationship building, data-driven commercial strategy, multi-priority management, ambiguity navigation
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree, cross-timezone collaboration, travel readiness
Technologies
market insights tools, performance analytics platforms, commercial data systems
Responsibilities
Identify and evaluate audiobook catalogs from independent sources; Negotiate licensing agreements and commercial partnerships; Build trusted relationships with publishers and authors; Develop creative partnership structures for sustainable growth; Use market insights and analytics to inform acquisition strategies; Partner with creators to optimize catalog performance and discoverability
Seniority
Mid-level Manager, hands-on IC