Artist & Label Partnerships Manager, Egypt

Careers at UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Spotify is seeking an Artist & Label Partnerships Manager based in Dubai to foster relationships within the artist community. You will analyze data to identify growth opportunities and work closely with artists on their releases.

With over 7 years of experience in label relations, strong knowledge in music marketing, and expertise in digital marketing, you will ensure Spotify's success in this role. Flexibility in work arrangements is offered alongside occasional in-person meetings.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience with label and artist relations.
• Strong music and technology background.
• Fully conversant with digital marketing techniques.
• Adept at content management systems.
• Excellent negotiating, presentation, and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with artists and labels.
• Analyze data to identify growth opportunities.
• Advocate for Spotify within the artist community.
• Ensure the best possible content offering in the territory.
• Attend events and conferences to represent Spotify.

Skills

Label and artist relations

Music marketing and operations

Digital marketing techniques

Negotiating and presentation skills

Data analysis

Job description

Artist & Label Partnerships Manager, Egypt

The role is primarily about ensuring that artists, managers, distributors, aggregators and labels see Spotify as the #1 partner for artist development and growth. You will work closely with the Egypt team to implement critical initiatives as well as collaborate with international counterparts on global campaigns. You are strong in data and analytics and have a sound understanding of the music business. You will also interact closely with internal teams to further Spotify’s marketing and distribution initiatives to the mutual benefit of Spotify and its industry partners. Most importantly, you are passionate about music, like to have fun at work and have a desire to be creative and make a positive impact on the music industry as a whole.

Location

• Dubai

Job type

Full Time Contractor

What You’ll Do

• Create, build and maintain positive relationships across the artist and label community
• Work closely with artists and labels on all important and priority releases in your space and help make it a success on Spotify
• Educate our key partners on Spotify tools and resources, which helps them improve their impact on their listeners
• Analyze data and insights to identify growth opportunities for the artists
• Work in partnership with the local and global editorial teams to ensure content strategies are localized and optimally driven
• Be an advocate for Spotify’s interests and initiatives within the artist community and among the industry enabling a deeper artist and fan engagement with Spotify
• Ensure Spotify has the best possible content offering in your territory, and use this to further Spotify’s appeal to existing and new users
• Develop methodologies and efficiencies to be the best in class partner to our artist and label partners
• Attend & speak at events, conferences and shows in Egypt

Who You Are

• You have a minimum of 7+ years experience with label and artist relations in an established digital music service, record label or at a media company in the region
• You have a strong music and technology background. You also have a deep understanding and a consistent record in music marketing and operations
• You are fully conversant with the latest digital marketing techniques
• You have excellent negotiating, presentation and people skills
• You are adept at content management systems and supply chain processes
• You are numerate and adept at analyzing and interpreting data and using it to set goals
• You are well organised, dedicated, with the ability to plan and deliver on tight deadlines and pay exceptional attention to detail
• You have experience of working across multiple markets and within local and global teams
• You possess a perfect level of written and spoken English
• You’re a great teammate, adapt well to change, and always have a positive attitude

Where You’ll Be

• This role is based in Egypt
• 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.