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.
What You'll Do
Curate engaging playlists and editorial experiences across genres for ANZ audiences, balancing data insight with cultural instinct and human judgement
Analyse user behaviour, streaming data and performance metrics to optimise programming and surface audience-growth opportunities
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
Identify emerging music trends, scenes and culturally significant moments — ensuring Spotify's local programming is timely and authoritative
Champion local artists and identify export opportunities across Spotify's global editorial network
Work cross functionally with other departments within Spotify (including marketing and comms) to realise local market goals and editorial priorities
Contribute to the development of creative editorial formats that deepen user engagement and trust
Who You Are
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
Broad genre expertise with deep knowledge across Dance, Electronic and Hip-Hop looked on particularly favourably
Strong understanding of Australian and New Zealand music culture, with the ability to read and forecast cultural trends globally
Confident and engaging on camera, with the ability to talk about music with authority and authenticity for a broad audience
Excellent written skills — able to craft sharp, compelling commentary on music and culture
Deep understanding of digital content, social media and digital culture, with proven experience in engaging with young audiences online
Proven experience using AI tools to drive process efficiency and enhance workflows
Comfortable using data and analytics to inform editorial decisions and measure performance
A keen eye for design and visual storytelling — understanding what makes compelling artwork and playlist imagery
Detail-oriented, organised and able to manage a high volume of programming
Collaborative, curious and energised by working at the intersection of music, culture and Technology
Work Arrangements
- 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
Skills Required
- Minimum 3+ years experience in music programming, curation, culture journalism or related role
- Strong understanding of Australian and New Zealand music culture and ability to forecast cultural trends
- Confident and engaging on-camera presentation skills
- Excellent written communication skills for sharp commentary on music and culture
- Deep understanding of digital content, social media and engaging young audiences online
- Proven experience using AI tools to drive process efficiency and enhance workflows
- Comfortable using data and analytics to inform editorial decisions and measure performance
- Keen eye for design and visual storytelling for artwork and playlist imagery
- Detail-oriented, organised and able to manage a high volume of programming
- Broad genre expertise, with deep knowledge in Dance, Electronic and Hip-Hop
- Collaborative, curious and energised by working at the intersection of music, culture and technology
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.
Spotify Insights
What We Do
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