Contractor Music Editor ANZ

Location
Sydney

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
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Curate engaging playlists and editorial experiences across genres for ANZ audiences, balancing data insight with cultural instinct and human judgement

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Analyse user behaviour, streaming data and performance metrics to optimise programming and surface audience-growth opportunities

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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

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Identify emerging music trends, scenes and culturally significant moments — ensuring Spotify's local programming is timely and authoritative

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Champion local artists and identify export opportunities across Spotify's global editorial network

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Work cross functionally with other departments within Spotify (including marketing and comms) to realise local market goals and editorial priorities

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Contribute to the development of creative editorial formats that deepen user engagement and t rust

Who You Are
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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

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Broad genre expertise with deep knowledge across Dance, Electronic and Hip-Hop looked on particularly favourably

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Strong understanding of Australian and New Zealand music culture, with the ability to read and forecast cultural trends globally

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Confident and engaging on camera, with the ability to talk about music with authority and authenticity for a broad audience

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Excellent written skills — able to craft sharp, compelling commentary on music and culture

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Deep understanding of digital content, social media and digital culture, with proven experience in engaging with young audiences online

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Proven experience using AI tools to drive process efficiency and enhance workflows

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Comfortable using data and analytics to inform editorial decisions and measure performance

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A keen eye for design and visual storytelling — understanding what makes compelling artwork and playlist imagery

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Detail-oriented, organised and able to manage a high volume of programming

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Collaborative, curious and energised by working at the intersection of music, culture and T echnology

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

Responsibilities

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 t rust

Requirements

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 T echnology