The Audiobooks Mission is a team within the Product & Technology organization focused on the Audiobooks ecosystem and strategies for Spotify. We work across both the creator and consumer audiobook ecosystems to deliver the best possible product to market, backed by the best possible content.

At Spotify, our mission is to unleash the power of human creativity by enabling a million creators to earn a living from their art, and giving billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be inspired by it.

We’re expanding our world-class Audiobooks Editorial team and are looking for a Senior Editor to lead programming across Latin America. In this role, you’ll connect compelling stories with the right moods, moments, and audiences across Spanish-language storefronts—and, ideally, support the Brazilian Portuguese market as well. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional teams and publishing houses to drive culturally relevant discovery and meaningful listening experiences.

What you’ll do:
– Lead and execute the editorial strategy for audiobooks across Spanish-language markets in Latin America, with support for Brazil as needed
– Drive discovery by identifying and amplifying titles, authors, narrators, and genres that resonate across Mexico, Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Brazil
– Oversee ongoing programming updates, merchandising, and testing to improve storefront performance
– Create and maintain editorial calendars aligned with regional cultural moments, publishing schedules, and cross-functional initiatives
– Collaborate with Growth, Marketing, PR, Product, Engineering, and Operations to strengthen audiobooks presence during key moments
– Build and maintain strong relationships with publishers to stay ahead of upcoming releases and catalog priorities
– Assess titles objectively and make programming decisions based on audience relevance, cultural impact, and business context
– Use research, cultural insights, and data to continuously refine discovery strategies
– Use AI-powered tools and data systems to improve workflow efficiency and identify trends, while applying strong editorial judgment to preserve quality and nuance

Who you are:
– 5+ years of editorial and/or merchandising experience at a digital-first platform, publishing house, or major books retailer
– Strong knowledge of the Latin American publishing landscape, especially Spanish-language markets
– Fluent in Spanish and English
– Professional proficiency in Portuguese, or strong familiarity with Brazil’s publishing ecosystem
– Skilled at turning cultural moments and trends into engaging editorial programming
– Experienced working directly with digital content and storefront merchandising
– Comfortable collaborating in publisher-focused environments while keeping audience needs at the center
– Able to draw on both qualitative insights and quantitative data to guide programming decisions
– Curious about AI tools and able to use them thoughtfully to scale impact without replacing editorial expertise
– Deeply passionate about books and the evolution of audio and spoken-word storytelling
– Clear communicator, highly organized, and effective in collaborative, fast-paced settings

Where you’ll be:
– This role is based in Mexico City
– You can work where you perform best within these locations, as long as we have a registered work location

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help with parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or evaluating responses. These tools support our recruitment team but do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people. For more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Learn more in our AI notice: https://lifeatspotify.com/ai-notice