Audiobook Licensing & Author Partnerships Associate

October 15, 2026

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Requirements

You have 3+ years of experience in publishing, digital media, business development, content licensing, content partnerships, or a related field
You have experience negotiating and closing commercial licensing, distribution, or partnership agreements
You have a strong understanding of the independent publishing ecosystem, including indie authors, hybrid publishers, audiobook distributors, and digital publishing models
You understand the unique opportunities and challenges facing entrepreneurial creators and independent publishing businesses
You build trusted relationships and effectively influence a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
You use data, financial insights, and market trends to inform commercial decisions and partnership strategies
You manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, taking ownership, and finding practical solutions to complex business challenges
You care about helping creators succeed and are passionate about audiobooks, storytelling, and the evolving creator economy
You hold a Bachelor's degree; an MBA or other advanced degree is beneficial
You are comfortable collaborating across multiple time zones and are willing to travel when needed

What the job involves

The Audiobooks Mission is a team in the Product & Technology organisation focused on the ecosystem and strategies of Audiobooks on Spotify
We work across both the creator and consumer audiobooks ecosystems, in order to get the best possible product to market with the best possible content
Spotify's Audiobooks team is helping shape the future of audio storytelling by bringing the world's best audiobook experiences to millions of listeners
As Associate Manager, Audiobook Licensing & Author Partnerships, you'll play an important role in growing our catalog while building meaningful relationships across the independent publishing community
You'll work with entrepreneurial authors, hybrid publishers, independent presses, and distribution partners to identify great content, negotiate commercial partnerships, and help creators succeed on Spotify
Working closely with cross-functional teams across Product, Editorial, Growth, Operations, and Finance, you'll help scale our audiobook business while creating exceptional experiences for both creators and listeners
Identify and evaluate audiobook catalogs from independent authors, hybrid publishers, independent presses, and distribution partners that will resonate with Spotify listeners
Negotiate audiobook licensing agreements and commercial partnerships that create long-term value for Spotify and our publishing partners
Build trusted relationships across a diverse portfolio of independent publishers, distributors, and authors, serving as their primary strategic contact
Develop creative partnership structures that support sustainable growth while meeting the evolving needs of creators and publishing businesses
Use market insights, performance analytics, and commercial data to inform acquisition strategies and identify new partnership opportunities
Partner with creators and publishers to optimize catalog performance, improve discoverability, and resolve operational challenges
Collaborate closely with Product, Editorial, Growth, Operations, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to improve partner experience and support Spotify's audiobook strategy
Advocate internally for the needs of independent creators and publishers, helping shape future product capabilities and strategic initiatives
Contribute to initiatives focused on catalog expansion, subscriber value, listening growth, operational excellence, and blended cost per content hour (CPCH) optimization

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