Global Classical Editor

Spotify; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading music streaming service is seeking an experienced Music Programmer with a focus on Classical music to join their team in London. The role involves identifying and curating playlists, strategizing Classical music offerings, and maintaining a deep connection to the Classical music community. Candidates should have over 3 years of programming experience and a strong analytical background. The position offers a flexible work model, requiring in-person attendance 2-3 times per week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in music curation and/or programming in the industry.
• Deep knowledge of historical and contemporary Classical music and culture.
• Strong reputation and network within the Classical music industry.

Responsibilities

• Identify and substantiate playlists hypotheses for classical music.
• Curate and maintain numerous classical music playlists.
• Review music catalogues to evaluate programming potential.

Skills

Music curation and programming

Knowledge of Classical music

Analytical skills

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Music Programmer with a focus on Classical music to join Spotify's Music team in London. You will identify and curate first rate music playlist listening experiences using all available Classical content on platform (Frontline and Catalogue), including leanback experiences covering a broad array of moods, moments and instruments. You demonstrate a passion for performance-oriented analytics and strategic thinking and you have your ear to the ground in the Classical music community.

Responsibilities

• Identify and substantiate playlists hypotheses for classical music, relating to specific moods, moments and activities.
• Curate and maintain a large number of classical music playlists, for a global audience.
• Review catalogues of music across a multitude of Classical genres and evaluate programming potential.
• Drive the Classical music strategy at Spotify.
• Stay up to date with trends and culture, and translate them to compelling music propositions.
• Using quantitative and qualitative data, analyse and understand consumer behaviour especially pertaining to mood and moments programming.
• Work with our Global Editorial Team, and other cross‑functional teams in the company, to progress towards various content objectives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in music curation and/or programming in the music or entertainment industry, with a clear focus on Classical music.
• The ideal candidate has a deep knowledge of historical and contemporary Classical music and culture.
• The ideal candidate is able to lean on a good reputation and a strong network within the Classical music industry, particularly in Europe.
• The ideal candidate can demonstrate a passion for bringing Classical music to new audiences.
• The ideal candidate has in‑depth knowledge of music composition and instrumentation.
• Ability and willingness to work with and respond to data and analytics.

Location & Flexibility

We offer you the flexibility to work best! There will be some in‑person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home. We ask that you come in 2-3 times per week.

EEO

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.