Manager, Indie Label Partnerships

As a part of the Artist & Label Partnerships team you'll work with key labels, artists and managers to create and execute impactful initiatives focused on supporting frontline label partners and distributors. You will work closely with the Music Partnerships & Audience team on local strategic initiatives as well as your international counterparts on global campaigns. You will also leverage this relationship to further Spotify's marketing and partnership initiatives to the mutual benefit of Spotify and its industry partners.

For the Manager, Indie Label Partnerships role on the Indie Partnerships team, we seek an outstanding candidate who is an enthusiastic indie music fan and proven leader with experience building and maintaining partner relationships, with an ability to multi-task and build, manage and execute complex campaigns. We are seeking a candidate who can operate as the primary point of contact for multiple key partners across the independent music sector.

This position is based in Los Angeles and reports to the Lead, Indie Partnerships & Programs.

Represent Spotify externally with label partners, managers, artists, and other industry stakeholders, identifying opportunities to deepen partnerships and drive mutual success.

Monitor artist, label, and cultural priorities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for Spotify support across on-platform and off-platform initiatives.

Partner directly with labels and distributors to develop and execute priority campaigns, from strategic planning and briefing through launch, measurement, and post-campaign analysis.

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and serve as an advocate for partner priorities across Spotify.

Collaborate with internal teams to develop educational initiatives and represent Spotify in partner meetings, industry events, and presentations.

Support and mentor team members by sharing expertise in campaign planning, relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Provide industry insights that help inform product development, partnership strategies, and business priorities.

Advocate for the needs of independent labels, artists, and distributors internally and externally.

You have 5+ years of experience leading marketing initiatives, partnership programs, account management, or complex cross-functional projects.

You have experience working within the music industry, including labels, artist management, distribution, streaming, or related sectors.

You have a strong understanding of the independent music landscape and the key organizations, trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the industry.

You build and maintain trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.

You communicate clearly and effectively across different audiences and levels of seniority.

You are highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.

You enjoy collaborating across teams and bringing people together to achieve shared goals.

You use sound judgment, take initiative, and approach challenges with curiosity and a solutions-oriented mindset.

You are passionate about music and stay connected to emerging artists, genres, and cultural trends.

You are willing to travel and participate in occasional evening and weekend industry events.

This role is based in Los Angeles, CA

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 in 2-3 times per week.

The United States base range for this position is $92,126.00 - $131,609, 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.