Associate – Audiobook Licensing & Author Partnerships
Core
Identify, evaluate, and negotiate audiobook licensing agreements and commercial partnerships with independent authors, hybrid publishers, and distribution partners to grow Spotify's audiobook catalog.
Role type
Associate Manager, Business Development & Licensing
Builds
Spotify's audiobook content catalog and creator-partner ecosystem
Domain
Digital Media / Publishing / Audio Streaming
Required skills
commercial licensing negotiation, independent publishing ecosystem knowledge, stakeholder relationship building, data-driven acquisition strategy, cross-functional collaboration, catalog performance optimization
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree, experience in digital media business development
Technologies
market insights tools, performance analytics platforms, commercial data systems
Responsibilities
Identify and evaluate audiobook catalogs from independent sources; Negotiate licensing agreements and commercial partnerships; Build trusted relationships with publishers and authors; Develop creative partnership structures for sustainable growth; Use market insights and analytics to inform acquisition strategies; Collaborate with Product, Editorial, Growth, and Finance teams to optimize partner experience
Seniority
Associate Manager, hands-on IC
