Manager, Music Publishing Operations

About the Role

Spotify is seeking a Manager, Music Publishing Operations to join its Music Publishing Operations team. In this position, you will oversee the onboarding of music publishing licensors and provide ongoing operational support for Spotify’s rights management systems, helping maintain strong execution across a worldwide video licensing environment.

You will act as an important contact for partners in the US and outside the US. The role calls for close collaboration across functions, comfort with technical systems, and a solid grasp of rights-data processes so that information stays accurate, aligned, and scalable.

This opportunity is part of the work shaping the next stage of video publishing operations at Spotify, with a focus on delivering excellent partner experiences and preserving the reliability of rights management infrastructure.

What You Will Do

• Guide publishing partners through setup on Spotify’s rights management tools and help create an onboarding journey that is smooth and scalable.
• Review, diagnose, and resolve partner issues connected to rights data, claims, and product behavior.
• Own workflows tied to conflicts, ensuring rights data is aligned correctly and disputes are handled efficiently across rights holders.
• Support and refine operational procedures in partner-facing systems, including onboarding, issue handling, and feature launches.
• Track and assist third-party data movement to keep operations dependable and consistent.
• Administer licensor and market settings while ensuring proper setup, governance, and continued compliance.
• Spot opportunities to improve tools, documentation, and workflows that strengthen partner experience and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with Legal, Licensing, Product, Engineering, and Finance teams to support music publishing operations at a global scale.

Who You Are

• You bring experience in music publishing, rights management, licensing operations, or a closely related area.
• You have supported external partner onboarding and developed effective relationships with stakeholders across several markets or regions.
• You are comfortable working in technical systems and investigating data, workflow, or configuration issues to find workable solutions.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving ability, along with a sharp focus on detail and data quality.
• You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• You work well in collaborative, cross-functional settings and enjoy solving complex operational problems with others.
• You stay organized, adapt quickly, and can balance multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• You are motivated to build efficient processes and deliver a strong experience for partners and stakeholders.

Location and Work Setup

This role is based in New York, NY or London, UK. The position offers flexibility to work where you are most effective, with some in-person meetings and the option to work from home part of the time.

Compensation and Benefits

The US base salary range for this role is $125,883 to $179,833, plus equity. Benefits for this position include health insurance, six months of paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement plan, a monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, and 13 paid flexible holidays. The salary range covers multiple levels, and final leveling is decided during the interview process based on relevant experience and interview performance. These ranges may change in the future.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Spotify is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. The company is committed to inclusivity and to making the recruitment process accessible. Reasonable accommodations are available during the interview process, and candidates who need support at any stage of application or interviewing are encouraged to request it.

Hiring Process and Data Use

Spotify may use AI tools to assist with parts of the hiring process, such as screening applications, reviewing resumes, or evaluating responses. These tools support the recruiting team but do not replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions are made by people. If you want more information about how your data is processed, you can contact the company directly.

Company Context

Spotify describes itself as the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.