Associate – Audiobook Licensing & Author Partnerships

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