Project Manager, Global Editorial
Description
We’re seeking a self-motivated Project Manager with a strong background in music and culture to join Spotify’s Global Editorial team. You’ll inspire and enable the next generation of editorial storytelling at Spotify, supporting the operations, execution, and continuous evolution of our genre- and culture-led programming. This role is vital for global editorial collaboration and delivery of excellence in our 180+ markets.
Reporting to the Lead, Editorial Strategy, your organizational rigor and analytical mindset will turn strategy into clear plans that land in local markets. Your cultural fluency will ensure our strategies resonate with diverse audiences worldwide. You’ll work across a diverse group of stakeholders including editors, partnerships, marketing, brand, PR, design and insights to deliver high-impact, scalable initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Lead and deliver editorial projects that support Spotify’s global music priorities, with a focus on innovation, cultural relevance, and scalable execution.
- Activate cross-market strategies for Pop, Hip-Hop, Indie, Rock, Latin, and Dance
- Translate strategy into roadmaps with scope, timelines, owners, and metrics.
- Design workflows and frameworks that scale globally and adapt locally.
- Support cultural moments, seasonal programming initiatives and rapid response protocols.
- Champion curation policies, programming hypotheses, and editorial best practices.
- Facilitate alignment via workshops, forums, and structured communication rhythms.
- Track results using qualitative and quantitative insights; share clear narratives.
- Support global music programs which focus on equity in music.
- Develop onboarding and training to help editors adopt tools and programs.
Requirements
Who You Are
- 2+ years of project or program management experience delivering content/editorial/music/culture initiatives
- A compelling storyteller who can take the seeds of insights and turn them into broad editorial narratives
- Grounded in music & culture; understands genre ecosystems and audience dynamics.
- An excellent stakeholder manager; builds trust across editorial, partnerships, product, comms and more.
- A self-starter who takes ownership, brings clarity, and drives to delivery.
- Data-literate; comfortable with AI and analytics to inform decisions and report impact.
- A clear communicator, simplifies complexity for diverse partners.
- Strong intercultural awareness; coordinates across time zones and local market needs.
- Organized and strategic; converts broad goals into scalable processes and tools.
- Fluent in English, spoken and written; inclusive and equity-minded collaborator.
- Proficient with standard project management tooling and documentation.
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. We ask that you come in 2-3 times per week.
How to apply
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