Remote Audiobook Licensing & Author Partnerships Lead

Spotify; United States; Remote; USD 74,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Six-month parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Monthly meal allowance

23 paid days off

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Spotify's Audiobooks team is shaping the future of audio storytelling by bringing world-class audiobook experiences to millions of listeners. As Associate Manager, Audiobook Licensing & Author Partnerships, you'll grow our catalog and build relationships with independent publishers and authors.

You will negotiate licensing agreements, develop creative partnership structures, and work across Product, Editorial, Growth, Operations, and Finance to scale our audiobook business while delivering value

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in publishing, digital media, business development, content licensing, content partnerships, or a related field.
• Experience negotiating and closing commercial licensing, distribution, or partnership agreements.
• Understanding of the independent publishing ecosystem, including indie authors, hybrid publishers, audiobook distributors, and digital publishing models.
• Bachelor's degree; MBA or advanced degree beneficial.
• Willingness to travel and collaborate across multiple time zones.

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.

Skills

Publishing experience

Licensing negotiation

Partnership development

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Spotify's Audiobooks team is shaping the future of audio storytelling by bringing world-class audiobook experiences to millions of listeners. As Associate Manager, Audiobook Licensing & Author Partnerships, you'll grow our catalog and build relationships with independent publishers and authors.

You will negotiate licensing agreements, develop creative partnership structures, and work across Product, Editorial, Growth, Operations, and Finance to scale our audiobook business while delivering value