Senior Editor, Podcast Editorial

spotify· Podcast Business
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📍 Los Angeles, CAPermanent

About this role

Spotify is looking for a creative, strategic, and sharp editorial voice to join the US Podcast Editorial team. In this role, you'll lead high-visibility editorial projects end to end, partner cross-functionally as a creative and content expert, and shape how listeners discover and engage with podcasts and emerging formats on Spotify. The ideal candidate is a strong writer with a distinct editorial point of view who operates with independence and thrives at the intersection of creative judgment and platform strategy. This role reports into the Associate Director, Podcast Editorial & Audience Development.

What You'll Do

  • Drive and lead strategic editorial projects from brief through execution and results, including tentpole programming, format testing, and seasonal initiatives
  • Write compelling editorial copy and commentary that brings Spotify's editorial voice to life across curated surfaces and promotional moments
  • Partner cross-functionally as a creative and content expert across workstreams spanning product, personalization, and marketing
  • Own curation of high-complexity or high-visibility editorial surfaces, maintaining quality, cultural relevance, and freshness
  • Collaborate with Partnerships to develop strategies that grow creator audiences on platform
  • Represent Editorial's perspective in cross-functional working groups and planning conversations
  • Identify cultural moments, content trends, and audience opportunities that can be translated into compelling programming across audio and video formats
  • Collaborate with data and analytics teams to inform editorial strategy and measure impact

Who You Are

  • 5+ years of experience in editorial, content strategy, or audience development within media, digital, or audio
  • An exceptional writer and editor with a sharp voice and the ability to craft copy that resonates with diverse audiences
  • A strong editorial point of view paired with the ability to translate creative instincts into strategic plans
  • Proven ability to lead complex projects independently and drive them to measurable outcomes
  • Skilled cross-functional collaborator who can partner effectively with product, marketing, and technical teams
  • Deep knowledge of the podcast and audio/video landscape, including creators, publishers, formats, and audience trends
  • Curious and proactive about emerging tools and technology, including AI, and how they can amplify editorial work
  • Comfortable working with data to inform decisions and demonstrate editorial impact
  • A sharp cultural antenna with genuine enthusiasm for connecting audiences with voices and content they'll love

Where You'll Be

  • This role is based in Los Angeles.
  • 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 into the office 2–3 days per week.
The United States base range for this position is $94,000 - $134,000, 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, 13 paid flexible holidays, 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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This is listed as a Permanent position. It is posted as a Senior Editor, Podcast Editorial role in the Podcast Business department at spotify.
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This Senior Editor, Podcast Editorial position at spotify was posted on Sep 18, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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