Description
We have a great opportunity for an Artist & Label Partnerships Manager to join Spotify in Berlin. The Artist & Label Partnerships team represents Spotify to artists, managers, labels, and distributors.
As an Artist & Label Partnerships Manager, your mission is to ensure that key artists, managers, and labels view Spotify as the top partner for artist development and monetization.
In this role, you will work with a set of core label partners and artists, focusing on launching innovative partnerships and initiatives. You will drive activations that enable, educate, and unlock new opportunities for our partners and Spotify.
We seek a highly motivated partner manager based in Berlin with a strong background in partnerships, music marketing, and the music/entertainment/media industry. This individual must be able to prioritize, multitask, and influence in a fast-paced environment.
This role is on a 15-month fixed-term contract.
Responsibilities
- Build and foster relationships with key partners (artists, managers, labels, industry organizations) across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
- Represent Spotify externally in the music industry, empowering artists and labels with the knowledge, insights, and tools they need to succeed on Spotify.
- Stay ahead of music trends and key moments to proactively identify and activate new music and content opportunities.
- Proactively identify and pursue new growth opportunities in areas such as superfan engagement and live events, working with cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate closely with Consumer Marketing, PR, and other teams, acting as a representative of the artists and labels you work with.
Requirements
- 2+ years of music industry experience, preferably in an artist and partner-facing role.
- Experience and knowledge working in a broad spectrum of culture with a focus on music and content.
- Strong understanding of the digital music landscape and streaming platforms.
- Excellent project management skills with a track record in leading projects from end to end.
- Experience in project managing offline to online activations, including live events, content capture, and digital extensions.
- Possess excellent negotiating, presentation, and people skills.
- Comfortable in fast-paced, driven work environments and able to work well in a team that moves quickly.
- Well-organized, with the ability to plan and deliver on tight deadlines.
- Great teammate, adaptable to change, and having a positive attitude.
- Fluent in German and English.
Location
- Based in Berlin, Germany, with flexibility to work from home and required to come into the office 2-3 times per week.