The Role
Execute daily and weekly updates for Korean playlists, monitor trends and performance metrics, implement creative audio/video liners and metadata, draft editorial insights, coordinate with Marketing and A&R, support global programming, and maintain accurate database and metadata for Korean content.
Summary Generated by Built In
We're seeking an Contractor Associate Music Editor to support Spotify's Music Editorial team in Seoul with the daily execution of our music strategy for South Korea. The primary focus of this role will be operational excellence across the playlist ecosystem, ensuring content is timely, trendy, and aligned with user behavior and real-time data.
This contract is ideal for a hands-on curator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about managing the day-to-day pulse of the Korean music scene.
This is a 10 months contract hired through a 3rd party
What You'll Do
- Editorial Operations: Execute the daily and weekly updates for a wide range of Korean playlists (K-Pop, Hip-hop, Indie, etc.), ensuring all tracks are accurately programmed and reflect current trends
- Daily Trend Monitoring: Monitor social media, local charts, and music communities to identify viral sounds and emerging artists in real-time, providing immediate input for curation
- Performance Maintenance: Regularly track playlist health metrics (skip rates, retention) and assist in making data-driven adjustments to improve user engagement
- Content Execution Support: Support the "Creative Format Building" process by implementing audio/video liners and updating playlist metadata (descriptions, covers) to ensure a high-quality user experience
- Tastemaker Support: Contribute to social and in-app storytelling by drafting music insights and artist highlights that showcase Spotify's editorial voice to the users
- Cross-functional Coordination: Assist Senior Editors in collaborating with Marketing and Artist & Label Partnerships (S&A) to execute localized campaign tactics effectively
- Global Programming Support: Assist in gathering assets and local market data required for global pitching and regional programming initiatives
- Database & Metadata Management: Ensure all Korean music content is properly tagged and categorized according to Spotify’s global and local standards.
Who You Are
- You have at least 3-5 years of experience in the music industry, digital programming, or music curation (e.g., streaming platforms, radio or media networks)
- A solid grasp of the Korean music landscape, with a keen ear for what makes a song "fit" specific moods, moments, and audience segments
- Experience working in A&R or Digital Distribution at a label, with an understanding of the lifecycle of music from production to platform
- Highly organized and meticulous, with a proven ability to handle high-volume operational tasks with speed and accuracy
- Proficient in written and spoken Korean and have a good working command of English for global communication and documentation
- Comfortable interpreting data and analytics to inform your curation and can adapt quickly to new internal data tools
- Able to adapt to rapid changes in the market and maintain a positive attitude under tight deadlines
- Experience working in A&R or Digital Distribution at a label, understanding the lifecycle of music from production to platform
- Proficient with Google Suite and have basic experience with content management tools to handle playlist visual assets
- Proficient in written and spoken Korean and English
Where You'll Be
- This role is based in Seoul and is a contract-based position.
- 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 in 3 times per week
Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.
At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you in any way we can.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in the music industry, digital programming, or music curation
- Degree in Music Business, Media, or Communications
- Solid grasp of the Korean music landscape and strong editorial taste
- Highly organized and meticulous with ability to handle high-volume operational tasks quickly and accurately
- Proficient in written and spoken Korean and good working command of English
- Comfortable interpreting data and analytics and adapting to internal data tools
- Experience in A&R or Digital Distribution at a label (understanding music lifecycle)
- Proficient with Google Suite and basic experience with content management tools for playlist visual assets
Spotify Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Spotify and has not been reviewed or approved by Spotify.
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Flexible Benefits — Employees consistently praise the total compensation package beyond base salary, highlighting a mix of RSUs, cash incentives, and stipends alongside core pay. The package is described as flexible and customizable through equity choices (e.g., RSUs, options, cash) that can be tailored for long-term wealth building.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are repeatedly highlighted as substantial, including generous vacation, paid sick days, volunteer time, and flexible holidays. These policies are framed as a meaningful part of the overall rewards experience beyond salary.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and mental health support. Additional employer contributions to HSAs are cited as strengthening the overall health and wellness value proposition.
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