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SpotifyManager, Content Acquisition
Spotify is hiring a Manager, Content Acquisition for its Content Business team, which brings audio and video programming to listeners worldwide. The group produces Originals, The…
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Spotify is hiring a Manager, Content Acquisition for its Content Business team, which brings audio and video programming to listeners worldwide. The group produces Originals, The Ringer and licensed output for Spotify, coordinating with talent, production houses and staff across the company. Candidates may work out of Los Angeles or New York City, with some in-person meetings and room to work from home. The manager would carry each deal from…
Job Description
Spotify is hiring a Manager, Content Acquisition for its Content Business team, which brings audio and video programming to listeners worldwide. The group produces Originals, The Ringer and licensed output for Spotify, coordinating with talent, production houses and staff across the company. Candidates may work out of Los Angeles or New York City, with some in-person meetings and room to work from home.
The manager would carry each deal from the agreed commercial terms stage to signed contracts and closing. Work includes reviewing and drafting production, licensing and talent agreements with Legal, tracking each deal's progress, flagging open points and organizing next steps with internal and outside partners.
The role also covers preparing deal paperwork such as term sheets, summaries, approval packages and stakeholder updates. The manager would coordinate with the studios team, finance, advertising, partnerships and legal staff to settle commercial questions. Other duties include helping assess new content ideas with financial models and monitoring budgets against forecasts.
Candidates should have at least two years of background in deal-making fields such as entertainment, media, digital content or business affairs. They should understand licensing and production agreements, be comfortable reading term sheets and contracts, and have experience with financial analysis or budget tracking. Clear communication across creative, business, legal and finance colleagues is expected.
Responsibilities
- Handle original and licensed programming agreements, from negotiated terms to executed paperwork and closing
- Go over, write and adjust production, licensing and talent contracts together with Legal
- Track deal progress, identify open issues and coordinate next steps
- Put together term sheets, deal briefs, sign-off packets and stakeholder notes
- Help evaluate new content opportunities with financial models and business cases
- Monitor content budgets and commitments against forecasts
Requirements
- Two-plus years working in media, entertainment, digital content or business affairs
- Understanding of licensing, production agreements and distribution considerations
- Ability to review term sheets and contracts, spot key issues and resolve them with Legal
- Capacity to manage several deals and deadlines while keeping accurate records
- Practical experience in finance analysis, budget tracking or forecasting models
- Clear communication and strong attention to detail
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Six months of paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Monthly meal allowance
- 23 paid days off, holidays that are flexible, and paid sick leave
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the role based?
Locations are Los Angeles or NYC, with occasional in-person meetings and remote flexibility.
What is the base pay range?
The posting lists a US base range of $125,883 to $179,833 USD, plus equity.
What experience is required?
The posting asks for two-plus years in media, entertainment or deal-focused roles.
Is the role full-time?
Yes, the listing is for a full-time position.
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