We are seeking a seasoned video storyteller — someone who brings strong production craft and a social-native instinct — to join the Spotify News social team. This is a hands-on, senior production role for a self-starter who brings creative vision before being asked and operates effectively with minimal direction.
The work spans the full video production lifecycle: from initial concept and storyboarding through footage gathering, editing, rights clearance, approvals, and final delivery. You’ll produce and edit compelling content — from sizzle reels and product overviews to short-form social clips — that brings Spotify’s corporate and consumer narratives to life across our owned editorial channels, including @SpotifyNews. The ideal candidate knows how to make audiences feel something: content that stops the scroll, builds excitement, and gives people chills in the best way.
What You'll Do
- Concept, storyboard, produce, and edit video content for Spotify’s owned channels, including @SpotifyNews
- Create sizzle reels, product overviews, and launch content that brings Spotify moments to life with clarity and emotional impact
- Own the full production lifecycle from initial idea through editing, approvals, and final delivery
- Source and clear licensed footage, music, and assets, ensuring compliance with rights and usage requirements
- Turn announcements, launches, and cultural moments into engaging, video-first storytelling
- Support real-time and rapid-turn production during key company and cultural moments
- Stay close to social trends and platform updates to keep content relevant and engaging
- Collaborate with communications, marketing, design, and creative teams across projects
- Experiment with formats and creative approaches to grow audience engagement
- Use performance insights to refine storytelling and improve future content
Who You Are
- You have 7+ years of experience in video production, editing, or digital storytelling
- You bring ideas forward and take ownership from concept to delivery with minimal direction
- You have experience creating social-first video content across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn
- You are comfortable working with licensed content, rights management, and approval workflows
- You move quickly and make thoughtful decisions in fast-paced environments
- You understand how audiences engage with video content and what makes it resonate
- You care about storytelling that connects emotionally and leaves a lasting impression
- You stay curious about culture, trends, and evolving social formats
- You manage multiple projects and stakeholders with clarity and organization
- You use data and performance insights to inform your creative decisions
- You explore new tools, including AI, to improve your craft and workflow
- You have an interest in music, creators, and culture
Where You'll Be
- This role is based in New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA
- 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 2-3 times per week
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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