Editor - Music Editorial, Western Europe

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Amsterdam, NLD
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Music
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Editor for the Western Europe region (Belgium, Netherlands, France, Luxembourg), to join Spotify’s Music Editorial team based in Amsterdam. In this role you will be part of the Music team in the Western Europe region.

You will contribute with your expertise to all sorts of music-related projects in the company, including playlists curation and cross-functional work with different teams in the region and beyond. You will bring deep cultural and music insights to craft highly engaging music experiences for listeners beyond playlists, will ensure an unbiased editorial voice for a multitude of moods, moments and genres, and you will drive artist discovery through a large editorial ecosystem of playlists and tools. You will also demonstrate a team player spirit, a passion for performance-oriented analytics and will have your ear to the ground in the Western Europe music community, with special attention to fandoms, trends and virality. 

As a music editor, you will be encouraged to make data-informed decisions. Above all, your work will impact the way the world experiences music! 

What You’ll Do

  • Be a culture guide and proactively identify music trends and opportunities for Spotify.
  • Work cross-functionally with other teams to fulfill company strategic goals and projects.
  • Focus on the daily music programming and editorial strategy for Benelux and support the Editorial team in France and in the region.
  • Listen to music from a wide range of musical genres and identify appropriate programming opportunities. 
  • Understand and gain insight of consumer behaviors by analyzing data and analytics.
  • Collaborate with global and international editorial teams on a variety of projects and programming initiatives.
  • Be an ambassador within the company for artists from Benelux, helping them grow their fanbase through internal workflows.
  • Work closely with product teams to integrate human music expertise and cultural insights into product development and features.

Who You Are

  • You have a real expertise of music and culture in Benelux. A deep knowledge of music and artists from all 3 regions of Belgium is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in the music industry, programming/curating music for digital, radio, TV or other media outlets, where connecting and serving audiences with music experiences, artists and/or creators in today’s music landscapes have been an integral part of your job and missions.
  • You possess a perfect level of written and spoken Dutch, French and English.
  • You have a broad understanding of music from across all genres and styles - from Pop, Indie to Dance or Rock - you enjoy it all and have a keen sense of what makes music appropriate for different situations and an ability to identify great songs to fit.
  • You are numerate and adept at analyzing and interpreting data and using it to set goals.
  • You pay attention to details and organisation, have a strong work ethic and a friendly, warm attitude.
  • You’re able to demonstrate a strong understanding of - and experience with - Spotify as a user and fan.
  • You can work with a range of cross-functional teams across a large distributed global music and technology organization.
  • You have the ability to work under pressure within a fast moving environment
  • Finally, you're a great teammate with team spirit and a strong work ethic. You adapt well to change, and always have a positive attitude.

Where You'll Be

  • This role is based in our Amsterdam, Netherland office
  • Candidate must be located or willing to relocate to the Netherlands to be eligible
  • 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. 

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. Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.


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.

Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.

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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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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