Northern Europe Editorial Lead — UK, IE, NL

Spotify; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio streaming service seeks a Head of Editorial for Northern Europe to lead editorial strategy encompassing the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands. This role includes managing a team, shaping editorial voice, and collaborating across functions to ensure impactful storytelling and audience engagement. Candidates should have over 10 years of music industry experience and a passion for diverse media. The position is based in London, offering a flexible working arrangement to accommodate in-person collaboration needs.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the music industry or media.
• Experienced in team management and editorial leadership.
• Deep understanding of local music cultures across the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall editorial strategy for Northern Europe.
• Manage and develop a diverse team of editors.
• Shape and evolve Spotify’s editorial voice and ecosystem.
• Guide editorial video projects and define presentation styles.
• Use data to inform editorial decisions and priorities.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Music programming

Team management

Data analysis

Communication

Creativity

Cultural awareness

Job description

A leading audio streaming service seeks a Head of Editorial for Northern Europe to lead editorial strategy encompassing the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands. This role includes managing a team, shaping editorial voice, and collaborating across functions to ensure impactful storytelling and audience engagement. Candidates should have over 10 years of music industry experience and a passion for diverse media. The position is based in London, offering a flexible working arrangement to accommodate in-person collaboration needs.