[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)[![Spotify logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/03/Jobicy-210328105941-289246.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/company/spotify.md)[Spotify](https://jobicy.com/company/spotify.md) # Associate – Audiobook Licensing & Author Partnerships Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/spotify.md)ShareRemote from[USA](https://jobicy.com/job-region/usa.md)SalaryUSD 74k–106k / yrDepartment[Business Development](https://jobicy.com/categories/business.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceOpen levelPublished2 Oct 2026Apply before1 Nov 2026Listing views43Application actions2Application toolkit ## Make your next move. Prepare your resume, explore your fit, and draft a cover letter for this opportunity. AI Summary ## The role, at a glance. This role develops Spotify's audiobook catalog by sourcing and evaluating content from independent authors, publishers, and distribution partners. The Associate Manager negotiates licensing and commercial agreements, maintains strategic partner relationships, and helps improve catalog performance and discoverability. It requires close collaboration with Product, Editorial, Growth, Operations, and Finance to advance audiobook strategy and partner experience. The ideal candidate brings publishing or digital-media partnership experience, strong commercial judgment, and comfort using market and financial data in a fast-moving environment. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 4/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 4/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 4/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThe role combines content licensing negotiations, relationship management, analytics, and cross-functional execution in a developing audiobook business. Success requires sound commercial judgment, familiarity with the independent publishing ecosystem, and the ability to resolve ambiguous partnership and operational issues independently. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job medianMarket rate$90,000US market range$75k–$115k0$127k AI insightThe disclosed US yearly base-salary range is $74,000 to $106,000 USD, producing a midpoint of $90,000. A reasonable US market base-salary range for an associate-level content licensing and publisher-partnership role is approximately $75,000 to $115,000 annually; equity and benefits may supplement base pay. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. [Audiobook licensing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Audiobook%20licensing.md)[Content partnerships](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Content%20partnerships.md)[Business development](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Business%20development.md)[Commercial negotiations](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Commercial%20negotiations.md)[Publishing industry](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Publishing%20industry.md)[Author relations](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Author%20relations.md)[Catalog acquisition](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Catalog%20acquisition.md)[Market analysis](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Market%20analysis.md)[Cross-functional collaboration](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Cross-functional%20collaboration.md) Sample interview questionsHow would you evaluate whether an independent audiobook catalog is a strong licensing opportunity for Spotify?I would assess audience fit, genre trends, rights availability, title quality, historical sales or listening signals, creator reach, pricing economics, and operational readiness. I would then model expected listening performance and cost per content hour, while considering strategic benefits such as catalog differentiation and long-term partner potential. Describe your approach to negotiating a licensing agreement with an independent publisher or author. I start by understanding the partner's goals, rights position, and constraints, then build a fact-based proposal that aligns economics, term length, territory, reporting, marketing support, and operational requirements. I aim to create transparency early, identify trade-offs, and document clear terms that support a sustainable relationship after signature. How would you manage a partner whose catalog is underperforming after launch? I would first review title-level performance, metadata quality, merchandising placement, pricing or availability, audience segments, and comparable catalog benchmarks. I would share a clear diagnosis with the partner and coordinate practical actions such as metadata improvements, promotional opportunities, discoverability changes, or targeted audience campaigns, then monitor results together. Tell us how you prioritize multiple time-sensitive partnership opportunities. I use a prioritization framework based on expected strategic value, revenue or engagement potential, rights urgency, implementation complexity, and relationship risk. I communicate timelines and dependencies early, keep stakeholders informed through a concise deal tracker, and reserve time to address urgent negotiations without losing progress on high-value long-term opportunities. How would you advocate internally for the needs of independent authors and publishers? I would translate partner feedback into concrete themes supported by examples, data, and expected business impact. Rather than only escalating issues, I would propose feasible solutions with Product, Operations, Editorial, and Growth teams, clarify trade-offs, and close the loop with partners on decisions and progress. Opportunity details ## About this role. The Audiobooks Mission is a team in the Product & Technology organisation focused on the ecosystem and strategies of Audiobooks on Spotify. We work across both the creator and consumer audiobooks ecosystems, in order to get the best possible product to market with the best possible content. Spotify’s Audiobooks team is helping shape the future of audio storytelling by bringing the world’s best audiobook experiences to millions of listeners. As Associate Manager, Audiobook Licensing & Author Partnerships, you’ll play an important role in growing our catalog while building meaningful relationships across the independent publishing community. You’ll work with entrepreneurial authors, hybrid publishers, independent presses, and distribution partners to identify great content, negotiate commercial partnerships, and help creators succeed on Spotify. Working closely with cross-functional teams across Product, Editorial, Growth, Operations, and Finance, you’ll help scale our audiobook business while creating exceptional experiences for both creators and listeners. ### What You’ll Do * Identify and evaluate audiobook catalogs from independent authors, hybrid publishers, independent presses, and distribution partners that will resonate with Spotify listeners. * Negotiate audiobook licensing agreements and commercial partnerships that create long-term value for Spotify and our publishing partners. * Build trusted relationships across a diverse portfolio of independent publishers, distributors, and authors, serving as their primary strategic contact. * Develop creative partnership structures that support sustainable growth while meeting the evolving needs of creators and publishing businesses. * Use market insights, performance analytics, and commercial data to inform acquisition strategies and identify new partnership opportunities. * Partner with creators and publishers to optimize catalog performance, improve discoverability, and resolve operational challenges. * Collaborate closely with Product, Editorial, Growth, Operations, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to improve partner experience and support Spotify’s audiobook strategy. * Advocate internally for the needs of independent creators and publishers, helping shape future product capabilities and strategic initiatives. * Contribute to initiatives focused on catalog expansion, subscriber value, listening growth, operational excellence, and blended cost per content hour (CPCH) optimization. ### Who You Are * You have 3+ years of experience in publishing, digital media, business development, content licensing, content partnerships, or a related field. * You have experience negotiating and closing commercial licensing, distribution, or partnership agreements. * You have a strong understanding of the independent publishing ecosystem, including indie authors, hybrid publishers, audiobook distributors, and digital publishing models. * You understand the unique opportunities and challenges facing entrepreneurial creators and independent publishing businesses. * You build trusted relationships and effectively influence a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. * You use data, financial insights, and market trends to inform commercial decisions and partnership strategies. * You manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. * You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, taking ownership, and finding practical solutions to complex business challenges. * You care about helping creators succeed and are passionate about audiobooks, storytelling, and the evolving creator economy. * You hold a Bachelor’s degree; an MBA or other advanced degree is beneficial. * You are comfortable collaborating across multiple time zones and are willing to travel when needed. ### Where You’ll Be * We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! For this role, you can be within the North Americas region as long as we have a work location. ### Compensation ### Additional Information The United States base range for this position is $74,000 – $106,000 USD, plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six-month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, paid flexible holidays, and paid sick leave. These ranges may be modified in the future. 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. 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