Senior Editor, Podcast Editorial

Spotify AB; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Six months parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Meal allowance

Paid days off

Flexible holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Spotify AB is seeking a creative, strategic editorial leader for the US Podcast Editorial team, based in Los Angeles with hybrid flexibility. You will drive high-visibility projects, craft editorial copy, and shape discovery for podcasts and emerging formats.

Ideal candidates are strong writers with independence, able to lead complex initiatives, and translate creative instincts into strategic plans. You will collaborate across product, marketing, and partnerships to grow audiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in editorial, content strategy, or audience development within media, digital, or audio.
• Exceptional writer and editor with a sharp voice.
• Able to translate creative instincts into strategic plans.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects independently.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with product, marketing, and tech teams.
• Deep knowledge of podcast/audio/video landscape and trends.
• Curious about emerging tools including AI and their editorial impact.
• Comfortable working with data to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Drive and lead strategic editorial projects from brief through execution and results, including tentpole programming, format testing, and seasonal initiatives.
• Write compelling editorial copy and commentary across Spotify surfaces and promotions.
• Partner cross-functionally as a creative/content expert across product, personalization, and marketing.
• Own curation of high-visibility editorial surfaces with quality, relevance, and freshness.
• Collaborate with Partnerships to grow creator audiences on the platform.
• Represent Editorial's perspective in cross-functional planning groups.
• Identify cultural moments and trends to translate into engaging programming across formats.
• Collaborate with data/analytics teams to inform strategy and measure impact.

Skills

Editorial strategy

Exceptional writer

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Audience development

Data-informed decision making

Creative judgment

Knowledge of podcast landscape

AI awareness

Job description

Spotify is looking for a creative, strategic, and sharp editorial voice to join the US Podcast Editorial team. In this role, you'll lead high-visibility editorial projects end to end, partner cross-functionally as a creative and content expert, and shape how listeners discover and engage with podcasts and emerging formats on Spotify. The ideal candidate is a strong writer with a distinct editorial point of view who operates with independence and thrives at the intersection of creative judgment and platform strategy. This role reports into the Associate Director, Podcast Editorial & Audience Development.

What You'll Do

• Drive and lead strategic editorial projects from brief through execution and results, including tentpole programming, format testing, and seasonal initiatives
• Write compelling editorial copy and commentary that brings Spotify's editorial voice to life across curated surfaces and promotional moments
• Partner cross-functionally as a creative and content expert across workstreams spanning product, personalization, and marketing
• Own curation of high-complexity or high-visibility editorial surfaces, maintaining quality, cultural relevance, and freshness
• Collaborate with Partnerships to develop strategies that grow creator audiences on platform
• Represent Editorial's perspective in cross-functional working groups and planning conversations
• Identify cultural moments, content trends, and audience opportunities that can be translated into compelling programming across audio and video formats
• Collaborate with data and analytics teams to inform editorial strategy and measure impact

Who You Are

• 5+ years of experience in editorial, content strategy, or audience development within media, digital, or audio
• An exceptional writer and editor with a sharp voice and the ability to craft copy that resonates with diverse audiences
• A strong editorial point of view paired with the ability to translate creative instincts into strategic plans
• Proven ability to lead complex projects independently and drive them to measurable outcomes
• Skilled cross-functional collaborator who can partner effectively with product, marketing, and technical teams
• Deep knowledge of the podcast and audio/video landscape, including creators, publishers, formats, and audience trends
• Curious and proactive about emerging tools and technology, including AI, and how they can amplify editorial work
• Comfortable working with data to inform decisions and demonstrate editorial impact
• A sharp cultural antenna with genuine enthusiasm for connecting audiences with voices and content they'll love

Where You'll Be

• This role is based in Los Angeles.
• 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.
• We ask that you come into the office 2–3 days per week.

Learn about life at Spotify

The United States base range for this position is $94,000 - $134,000, plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six-month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays, paid sick leave. These ranges may be modified in the future.

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.

Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse.

Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success.

Global parental leave, six months off - for all new parents.

All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub.

Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs.