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Associate – Audiobook Licensing & Author Partnerships

Grow Spotify's audiobook catalog through independent publishing partnerships

As an Associate in Audiobook Licensing & Author Partnerships, you will identify great content from entrepreneurial authors, hybrid publishers, independent presses, and distribution partners. You will negotiate commercial partnerships and help creators succeed on Spotify while working closely with cross-functional teams across Product, Editorial, Growth, Operations, and Finance to scale the audiobook business.

Why This Role?

Direct impact on growing Spotify's audiobook catalog and creator relationships

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify great audiobook content from independent publishers and authors
  • Negotiate commercial partnership agreements with creators and distributors
  • Build and maintain relationships across the independent publishing community
  • Collaborate with Product, Editorial, Growth, Operations, and Finance teams to scale the audiobook business
  • Help creators succeed on Spotify through strategic partnership support

Requirements

  • Experience in content licensing, partnership development, or author relations
  • Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with Product, Editorial, Growth, Operations, and Finance teams
  • Understanding of the independent publishing ecosystem and audiobook market

Required Skills

negotiationpartnership managementcontent curationcross-functional collaborationcontent licensingpartnership developmentrelationship managementaudiobook industry knowledge

Keywords

audiobook licensingauthor partnershipscontent acquisitionindependent publishingcreator relationsSpotify audiobookspartnership negotiationcreator success
View Original Description from Lever Postings

Original description from Lever Postings

The Audiobooks Mission is a team in the Product & Technology organisation focused on the ecosystem and strategies of Audiobooks on Spotify. We work across both the creator and consumer audiobooks ecosystems, in order to get the best possible product to market with the best possible content. Spotify's Audiobooks team is helping shape the future of audio storytelling by bringing the world's best audiobook experiences to millions of listeners. As Associate Manager, Audiobook Licensing & Author Partnerships, you'll play an important role in growing our catalog while building meaningful relationships across the independent publishing community. You'll work with entrepreneurial authors, hybrid publishers, independent presses, and distribution partners to identify great content, negotiate commercial partnerships, and help creators succeed on Spotify. Working closely with cross-functional teams across Product, Editorial, Growth, Operations, and Finance, you'll help scale our audiobook business while creating exceptional experiences for both creators and listeners.

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Company
Spotify
Source
Lever Postings
Job Type
full time
Location
Remote
Category
Seniority
mid
PostedFresh
Jul 9, 2026

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