As Head of Editorial for Northern Europe, you will guide Spotify’s editorial vision and strategy across the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands. You will influence how audiences in these markets discover and engage with music on Spotify through playlists, programming, and new editorial formats. In this position, you’ll collaborate with both local and global teams, lead and develop a high‑performing editorial group, nurture creative talent, and strengthen Spotify’s role as a culturally relevant and trusted voice in music.

Reporting to the regional Head of Music, you will set editorial priorities, oversee the playlist ecosystem, champion creative storytelling, and enhance how Spotify showcases artists, genres, and cultural moments. You’ll bring a clear editorial perspective, strong understanding of local and global music cultures, and the ability to turn insights and trends into meaningful listener experiences. The role also includes managing regional editorial video initiatives, shaping on‑camera presentation, working with production teams, and testing new content formats.

What You’ll Do
• Lead the editorial strategy for Northern Europe, ensuring Spotify’s playlists and programming reflect the culture, sound, and stories of the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
• Manage, support, and expand a diverse team of editors, fostering creativity, inclusion, and high standards.
• Shape and develop our editorial voice across playlists, written and visual content, and short‑form formats both on and beyond the platform.
• Oversee editorial video, defining presentation style and partnering with production teams to deliver premium content.
• Use data, insights, and audience behavior to guide decisions and set editorial priorities.
• Identify rising music trends, scenes, and cultural moments so Spotify’s programming remains current, credible, and influential.
• Maintain and refine a strong playlist ecosystem that supports artist development and increases listener engagement.
• Work closely with Artist and Label Partnerships, Marketing, Communications, Product, and other teams to align editorial direction with broader company goals.
• Represent Spotify to artists, partners, media, and industry leaders, advocating for the editorial vision in Northern Europe.

Who You Are
• You have over 10 years of experience in the music industry, journalism, or programming/curation for digital platforms, radio, TV, or other media, including team leadership experience.
• You are an established editorial leader with a background in music programming, media, or storytelling and a passion for reaching diverse audiences.
• You have deep understanding of the music cultures and industry landscape in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
• You bring a strong editorial perspective and can identify emerging talent, trends, and cultural movements with authenticity and nuance.
• You are comfortable using data and audience insights to inform editorial decisions and craft clear narratives.
• You excel at developing talent, motivating teams, and fostering a culture of creativity, inclusion, and ongoing growth.
• You communicate confidently and can collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior partners.
• You are organized, adaptable, and able to navigate shifting priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• You are comfortable on camera and have experience working with video or content production teams.
• You are committed to inclusive experiences and to contributing to a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

Where You’ll Be
• This position is based in our London office.
• We support flexible working, allowing you to work where you are most effective, with planned moments of purposeful in‑person collaboration.

Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome here exactly as you are—regardless of your background, identity, or the music you enjoy. Our workplace and platform are built for everyone. The more voices we include and elevate, the stronger, more innovative, and more forward‑thinking we become. Bring your experiences, perspectives, and background; our differences fuel our ability to reinvent how the world listens.

We are committed to inclusivity and ensuring an accessible hiring process. If you require accommodations at any stage of your application or interviews, please let us know—our team is here to support you.

Since launching in 2008, Spotify has reshaped how people listen to music. Our mission is to unlock human creativity by giving a million artists the opportunity to sustain their work and billions of fans the chance to enjoy it. Everything we do is driven by our passion for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s leading audio streaming subscription service.