Music Editor

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify music trends, emerging talent, and opportunities in the local and global music landscape, acting as a cultural guide
• Curate cohesive, engaging playlists for Pakistan & UAE with compelling descriptions and commentary that resonate with audiences
• Analyze user behavior and performance data to optimize playlist engagement and make informed editorial decisions
• Collaborate with global and regional editorial teams on programming initiatives and strategies to improve Spotify’s market position
• Work cross-functionally with teams like marketing, design, and product to achieve strategic goals and integrate cultural insights into workflows
• Support artist discovery and help grow fanbases for artists [Pakistan & UAE] through editorial projects and internal workflows
• Occasionally participate in creative and innovative formats to bring playlists to life and build a deeper connection with listeners

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in the music industry, journalism, programming/curating music for digital, radio, TV, or other media outlets
• Deep knowledge of music and culture, with a focus on Pakistan & UAE
• Expertise across all genres and styles – from Hip-Hop to Pop, Indie to Dance or Rock
• Skilled in interpreting data and analytics to inform editorial decisions and optimize performance
• Culturally aware, with the ability to critically evaluate music trends, emerging movements, and audience behavior
• Knowledgeable of Google Suite tools, comfortable with basic design tools and capable of crafting visual assets like playlist covers
• Excellent communicator, capable of connecting with audiences through written, video, or audio commentary
• Great teammate who is organized, detailed, adaptable to change, and consistently demonstrates a positive demeanor

Benefits

• Flexibility allowing some remote working capabilities