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title: "Contractor Music Editor ANZ"
company: "Spotify"
company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/spotify"
url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/spotify-contractor-music-editor-anz-198ed68d-2b68-4081-ac35-9cbafb42f5b7"
apply_url: "https://jobs.lever.co/spotify/eb46cf13-b113-4b80-9c93-c3c8781aff85"
workplace: onsite
location: "Sydney"
employment_type: contract
seniority: mid
role: other
region: asia-pacific
date_posted: 2026-07-24T05:54:44.487Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-08-26T15:15:10.819Z
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# Contractor Music Editor ANZ

**Spotify** — Sydney

Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/spotify/eb46cf13-b113-4b80-9c93-c3c8781aff85

## About Spotify

Spotify is a digital music service that gives you access to millions of songs.

## About the role

Spotify is looking for a Contractor Music Editor to join our ANZ Editorial team, reporting to the Editorial

Lead in Sydney. This is a 12-month contract role.

Please note this role is employed through a third party.

As a Contractor Music Editor you'll help influence how millions of listeners in Australia and New Zealand experience music on Spotify. Behind the scenes, this role will work with world-leading technology and product teams to sharpen our recommendations and deliver the best possible listening experience for a broad and diverse

Audience.

##### What You'll Do

- Curate engaging playlists and editorial experiences across genres for ANZ audiences, balancing data insight with cultural instinct and human judgement

- Analyse user behaviour, streaming data and performance metrics to optimise programming and surface audience-growth opportunities

- Create compelling written commentary, video content and on-camera editorial moments that bring Spotify's editorial voice to life on platform and across social channels

- Identify emerging music trends, scenes and culturally significant moments — ensuring Spotify's local programming is timely and authoritative

- Champion local artists and identify export opportunities across Spotify's global editorial network

- Work cross functionally with other departments within Spotify (including marketing and comms) to realise local market goals and editorial priorities

- Contribute to the development of creative editorial formats that deepen user engagement and trust

##### Who You Are

- A minimum of 3+ years of experience in music programming, curation, culture journalism or a related role across digital, radio, music, TV or similar platforms

- Broad genre expertise with deep knowledge across Dance, Electronic and Hip-Hop looked on particularly favourably

- Strong understanding of Australian and New Zealand music culture, with the ability to read and forecast cultural trends globally

- Confident and engaging on camera, with the ability to talk about music with authority and authenticity for a broad audience

- Excellent written skills — able to craft sharp, compelling commentary on music and culture

- Deep understanding of digital content, social media and digital culture, with proven experience in engaging with young audiences online

- Proven experience using AI tools to drive process efficiency and enhance workflows

- Comfortable using data and analytics to inform editorial decisions and measure performance

- A keen eye for design and visual storytelling — understanding what makes compelling artwork and playlist imagery

- Detail-oriented, organised and able to manage a high volume of programming

- Collaborative, curious and energised by working at the intersection of music, culture and Technology

##### Work Arrangements

- This contract is based in Sydney, Australia

- While there is flexibility to work remotely, attendance at the Sydney office is expected approximately 3 days per week for in-person collaboration

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