The Head of Podcasts / Podcast Lead will be responsible for driving and implementing Spotify’s Podcast & Video strategy within the UK & IE.
You will collaborate cross-functionally with local and global teams, working at the intersection of Content, Editorial, Sales, Strategic Partnerships, and Business Development.
Ultimately, you will oversee the development and completion of Spotify’s catalog of podcast and video content, positioning Spotify as the most valuable platform for both creators and audiences in the UK & IE.
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What You'll Do- Lead and manage a team of Partner and Audience Development Managers, fostering growth, development, and a high-performance culture.
- Formulate and execute annual and quarterly plans for the Podcast vertical in the market, translating global objectives into local strategy and priorities.
- Build and manage a portfolio of creators, publishers, and networks, ensuring Spotify is viewed as their most valuable audience platform - characterized by strong loyalty, retention, and sustainable unit economics.
- Represent Spotify Podcasts in the UK, partnering with our comms team to determine and deliver key messages, building relationships with senior stakeholders in the creator industries and advocating for our strategic objectives.
- Partner with Product and Creator Marketing teams to ensure creators are informed about new features and updates through scaled partner outreach, owned events, and key sponsorships.
- Oversee relationships with Spotify’s Direct Sales Partners, collaborating with Content Acquisition and Podcast Sales teams to identify opportunities and maintain a robust slate of content aligned with Spotify’s pivot to baked-in sponsorships.
- Support the Studios Team in operating the London Studio, facilitating access for key partners and exploring new use cases and opportunities.
- Manage the promotion and editorial placement of podcast and video content within the market to ensure cultural relevancy, and support global initiatives such as Wrapped and RADAR.
- Collaborate with global teams across Podcast Business, Strategy Insights & Analytics, Technical Support, Consumer Marketing, and Communications to ensure a cohesive and data-informed strategic approach.
- Act as an ambassador for the market within internal forums, communicating market challenges and opportunities to global stakeholders to inform product and business roadmaps.
Who You Are- An experienced leader within the podcast or video content industry.
- A capable people manager with strong leadership skills and the ability to guide an experienced team within a flat organizational structure.
- Passionate about content, with a deep understanding of the podcast landscape and strong cross-functional influence.
- Skilled at prioritizing among multiple stakeholders and managing competing demands effectively.
- Data-informed, with the ability to analyze, interpret, and apply insights to set clear goals and strategies.
- An excellent communicator and presenter, with exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of planning and delivering under tight deadlines.
Where You'll Be- This role is based in London.
- 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.
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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.
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.
