We are seeking a creative and motivated Associate Manager, Music Industry Communications. The role reports to Global Head of Music Industry Communications. Ideally based in New York or Los Angeles, the Associate Manager, Music Industry Communications, will handle music-related public relations activities in support of our Music company’s executives, including our Licensing and Music Product teams. This is a challenging, exciting and hugely rewarding role working in a dynamic industry at a defining moment. Come join us. What You'll Do - Provide strategic industry communications support to the aforementioned, cross-functional teams. - Build media relationships across music industry trades and business outlets. - Plan and implement forward-thinking press campaigns for Spotify’s global music team, including the launches of artist-facing products and tools - Coordinate with the broader global communications team to tell stories across all local markets. - Orchestrate impactful trade media opportunities on behalf of the artist and songwriter relations teams - Develop communications materials for reputation management and effectively respond to incoming inquiries - Collaborate with the Government Affairs & Policy teams to support music-related projects. - Provide interview, presentation, and strategic support for executives and cross-functional stakeholders - Mitigate potential negative stories with tactical planning and close media relationships - Advise global PR teams on the ins-and-outs of the music industry Who You Are - 5+ years of experience in corporate, media, or music industry communications - Strong media contacts and relationships - Savvy media relations skills and overall creativity - Strategic thinker with the ability to work in a fast paced work environment - Outstanding writing and verbal communications skills - Ability to translate complex concepts into clear communication - Strong understanding of data and insights - A great teammate who thinks globally - Ability to travel internationally, pending the latest health and safety protocols Where You Are - This role can be located in New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA Additional Information The United States base range for this position is $101,412 - $126,765 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. These ranges may be modified in the future.