Associate Manager

What You'll Do

• Evaluate audiobook opportunities across frontlist and backlist titles, with a focus on commercial adult fiction and nonfiction.
• Contribute to the development of Spotify’s original commissioned works, including content strategy, developmental editing, and project management.
• Use audience insights and performance data to identify opportunities to expand and strengthen Spotify’s audiobook catalog.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across content, product, legal, and business teams to align publishing initiatives with broader company goals.
• Own the day-to-day execution of key content programs, driving timelines and ensuring smooth delivery from concept through release.
• Support licensing deals from initial evaluation through execution, including materials preparation, deal tracking, and partner coordination.
• Manage and maintain contract tracking systems to ensure accuracy and visibility across active licensing agreements.
• Handle standard licensing agreements and work closely with legal and business stakeholders throughout the contracting process.
• Explore and leverage AI-powered tools to improve workflows, streamline operations, and create efficiencies across publishing activities.

Who You Are

• You have 5+ years of experience in the book publishing industry, with deep knowledge of the U.S. commercial adult fiction and nonfiction market.
• You have experience working directly with writers, authors, agents, and creators on content development initiatives.
• You demonstrate strong editorial judgment and know how to identify, evaluate, and shape compelling content opportunities.
• You balance audience needs with creative excellence and can assess both commercial potential and editorial quality.
• You have a strong understanding of budgeting, content valuation, and P&L considerations within publishing, licensing, or content development.
• You demonstrate ownership, accountability, and sound judgment when navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities.
• You are an excellent communicator who can clearly synthesize ideas and build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• You are comfortable operating at both strategic and executional levels, contributing ideas while driving operational excellence.
• You think holistically about the business and can connect day-to-day work to broader organizational goals.
• You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.