Senior Editor, Podcast Editorial

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.

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 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Location

• 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.

Additional Information

• 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.