Contractor Music Editor

Spotify is looking for a Contractor Music Editor to join its ANZ Editorial team, reporting to the Editorial Lead in Sydney. This is a 12-month contract role.

As a Contractor Music Editor, you will help influence how millions of listeners in Australia and New Zealand experience music on Spotify. You will work with world-leading technology and product teams to sharpen recommendations and deliver the best possible listening experience for a broad and diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Curate engaging playlists and editorial experiences across genres for ANZ audiences, balancing data insight with cultural instinct and human judgement.
• Analyse user behaviour, streaming data, and performance metrics to optimise programming and surface audience-growth opportunities.
• Create compelling written commentary, video content, and on-camera editorial moments that bring Spotify's editorial voice to life on platform and across social channels.
• Identify emerging music trends, scenes, and culturally significant moments , ensuring Spotify's local programming is timely and authoritative.
• Champion local artists and identify export opportunities across Spotify's global editorial network.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments within Spotify (including marketing and comms) to realise local market goals and editorial priorities.
• Contribute to the development of creative editorial formats that deepen user engagement and trust.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in music programming, curation, culture journalism, or a related role across digital, radio, music, TV, or similar platforms.
• Broad genre expertise with deep knowledge across Dance, Electronic, and Hip-Hop.
• Strong understanding of Australian and New Zealand music culture, with the ability to read and forecast cultural trends globally.
• Confident and engaging on camera, with the ability to talk about music with authority and authenticity for a broad audience.
• Excellent written skills , able to craft sharp, compelling commentary on music and culture.
• Deep understanding of digital content, social media, and digital culture, with proven experience in engaging with young audiences online.
• Proven experience using AI tools to drive process efficiency and enhance workflows.
• Comfortable using data and analytics to inform editorial decisions and measure performance.
• A keen eye for design and visual storytelling , understanding what makes compelling artwork and playlist imagery.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage a high volume of programming.
• Collaborative, curious, and energised by working at the intersection of music, culture, and technology.

Work Arrangements

• This contract is based in Sydney, Australia.
• While there is flexibility to work remotely, attendance at the Sydney office is expected approximately 3 days per week for in-person collaboration.