Contractor Music Editor ANZ
About this role
Spotify is looking for a Contractor Music Editor to join our ANZ Editorial team, reporting to the Editorial
Lead in Sydney. This is a 12-month contract role.
Please note this role is employed through a third party.
As a Contractor Music Editor you'll help influence how millions of listeners in Australia and New Zealand experience music on Spotify. Behind the scenes, this role will work with world-leading technology and product teams to sharpen our recommendations and deliver the best possible listening experience for a broad and diverse
Audience.
\nWhat You'll Do
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Curate engaging playlists and editorial experiences across genres for ANZ audiences, balancing data insight with cultural instinct and human judgement.
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Analyse user behaviour, streaming data and performance metrics to optimise programming and surface audience-growth opportunities.
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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.
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Identify emerging music trends, scenes and culturally significant moments — ensuring Spotify's local programming is timely and authoritative.
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Champion local artists and identify export opportunities across Spotify's global editorial network.
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Work cross functionally with other departments within Spotify (including marketing and comms) to realise local market goals and editorial priorities.
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Contribute to the development of creative editorial formats that deepen user engagement and trust.
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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.
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Broad genre expertise with deep knowledge across Dance, Electronic and Hip-Hop looked on particularly favourably.
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Strong understanding of Australian and New Zealand music culture, with the ability to read and forecast cultural trends globally.
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Confident and engaging on camera, with the ability to talk about music with authority and authenticity for a broad audience.
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Excellent written skills — able to craft sharp, compelling commentary on music and culture.
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Deep understanding of digital content, social media and digital culture, with proven experience in engaging with young audiences online.
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Proven experience using AI tools to drive process efficiency and enhance workflows.
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Comfortable using data and analytics to inform editorial decisions and measure performance.
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A keen eye for design and visual storytelling — understanding what makes compelling artwork and playlist imagery.
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Detail-oriented, organised and able to manage a high volume of programming.
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Collaborative, curious and energised by working at the intersection of music, culture and Technology.
- 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
Company at a glance
Deliver creativity to the world -- one note, one voice, one idea at a time.
At Spotify, we focus relentlessly on building the best and most valuable experience available anywhere, enhancing every moment by connecting the world to the art and the creatives who shape it.
Spotify transformed music listening forever when it launched in Sweden in 2008. Discover, manage and share over 70m tracks for free, or upgrade to Spotify Premium to access exclusive features including offline mode, improved sound quality, and an ad-free music listening experience.
Today, Spotify is the most popular global audio streaming service with 365m users, including 165m subscribers across 178 markets. We are the largest driver of revenue to the music business today.
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