Spotify’s Global Communications team is seeking an Associate Manager for Consumer Content Communications with a focus on Podcasts and Audiobooks. This role will support Spotify’s growing podcasts, audiobooks and video businesses through cultural storytelling, data-driven trends and social-first tactics to impact and drive awareness with consumers. The ideal candidate applies creative thinking and strong media relationships to drive consistent output via consumer and traditional press, owned channels, influencers and social media.
You will sit on the Consumer Communications team and work closely with global Creator Communications counterparts in addition to Consumer Marketing, Global Editorial and Content and Publishing Partnerships teams across Podcasts, Video and Audiobooks. We are seeking a self-starter and publicity expert who is eager to dive in and make impact via creative activations and storytelling.
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What You'll Do- Develop and implement comprehensive consumer communications strategies for Spotify's podcast and audiobooks content, in addition to priority authors, video creators and podcast creators.
- Lead global trends and data storytelling work-stream for podcast and audiobook verticals, working closely with the music and brand teams for collaborative storytelling opportunities
- Identify and craft compelling stories via an always-on approach that resonate with consumers, highlighting the outstanding value proposition of Spotify's podcast, video and audiobook experiences.
- Bring these stories to life through a multi-layered approach, using traditional earned media, earned influencer relationships, social media channels, and strategic events
- Build and maintain positive relationships with key media contacts, influencers, and internal stakeholders across the Spotify business.
- Leverage cultural moments to proactively identify and pitch relevant stories about audiobooks, podcasts and video
- Collaborate with Consumer Marketing and Editorial teams to support key campaigns
- Collaborate with the broader Communications team including to support tent-pole moments for the company and ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.
- Work closely with PR agencies and consultants.
- Stay up-to-date on trends, competitor activities, and emerging communications best practices.
Who You Are- You have 4+ years of proven experience working in consumer communications roles for digital, entertainment or media companies and/or their agencies preferred.
- You have a consistent record of successful media relations and securing high-impact coverage with traditional press as well as social and influencer channels.
- You possess a strong understanding of the digital consumer landscape and are proficient digital creators on Spotify, inclusive of authors, podcasters and video creators.
- You have a passion for fan culture and data with a creative eye for compelling storytelling.
- You have positive relationships with consumer and lifestyle media and influencers.
- You are strategic, proactive, and results-oriented. You can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment under pressure without sacrificing attention to detail.
- You are a strong collaborator, great teammate, and self-motivated, independent worker with a hands-on approach and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and pivot quickly.
- A strong written and verbal communicator who is proficient in AI tools.
Where You'll Be- This role is based in New York.
- 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 1-2 times per week.
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The United States base range for this position is $90,654-$129,506, plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays.
