Associate - Audiobook Licensing & Author Partnerships

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.

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