The posting
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.
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.
This role is on a 15-month fixed-term contract.
What You'll Do
- 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 new music and content opportunities.
- IRL events and music marketing: 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 2+ 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, incl. 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
Where You'll Be
- This role is based in Berlin, Germany
- 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. We ask that you come into the office 2-3 times per week.
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.
