Associate Manager, Audiobook Licensing

Spotify • New York, NY

1d • $96,833 - $138,333 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Spotify Audiobooks Team is looking for a collaborative, organized, and strategically minded Associate Manager to help shape and scale Spotify’s audiobooks publishing initiatives. In this role, you’ll support content development, licensing, and editorial strategy across a growing portfolio of original and licensed content, helping bring compelling stories to listeners around the world. You’ll play an important role in the development of Spotify’s Audio First and Spotify Audiobook Selects programs, supporting acquisitions, licensing efforts, and publishing initiatives from concept through release. We’re looking for someone who loves books, storytelling, and culture, and who brings strong editorial instincts, business judgment, and a passion for discovering content that resonates with audiences.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the book publishing industry, with deep knowledge of the U.S. commercial adult fiction and nonfiction market.
• Experience working directly with writers, authors, agents, and creators on content development initiatives.
• Strong editorial judgment and know how to identify, evaluate, and shape compelling content opportunities.
• Balance audience needs with creative excellence and can assess both commercial potential and editorial quality.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, content valuation, and P&L considerations within publishing, licensing, or content development.
• Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and sound judgment when navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities.
• Excellent communicator who can clearly synthesize ideas and build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and executional levels, contributing ideas while driving operational excellence.
• Think holistically about the business and can connect day-to-day work to broader organizational goals.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate audiobook opportunities across frontlist and backlist titles, with a focus on commercial adult fiction and nonfiction.
• Contribute to the development of Spotify’s original commissioned works, including content strategy, developmental editing, and project management.
• Use audience insights and performance data to identify opportunities to expand and strengthen Spotify’s audiobook catalog.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across content, product, legal, and business teams to align publishing initiatives with broader company goals.
• Own the day-to-day execution of key content programs, driving timelines and ensuring smooth delivery from concept through release.
• Support licensing deals from initial evaluation through execution, including materials preparation, deal tracking, and partner coordination.
• Manage and maintain contract tracking systems to ensure accuracy and visibility across active licensing agreements.
• Handle standard licensing agreements and work closely with legal and business stakeholders throughout the contracting process.
• Explore and leverage AI-powered tools to improve workflows, streamline operations, and create efficiencies across publishing activities.

Benefits

• health insurance
• six-month paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• monthly meal allowance
• 23 paid days off
• paid flexible holidays
• paid sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed