Manager, Indie Label Partnerships [Remote]

<p> As a part of the Artist & Label Partnerships team you'll work with key labels, artists and managers to create and execute impactful initiatives focused on supporting frontline label partners and distributors. You will work closely with the Music Partnerships & Audience team on local strategic initiatives as well as your international counterparts on global campaigns. You will also leverage this relationship to further Spotify's marketing and partnership initiatives to the mutual benefit of Spotify and its industry partners.<br /> <br /> For the Manager, Indie Label Partnerships role on the Indie Partnerships team, we seek an outstanding candidate who is an enthusiastic indie music fan and proven leader with experience building and maintaining partner relationships, with an ability to multi-task and build, manage and execute complex campaigns. We are seeking a candidate who can operate as the primary point of contact for multiple key partners across the independent music sector.<br /> <br /> This position is based in Los Angeles and reports to the Lead, Indie Partnerships & Programs.<br /> <br /> What You'll Do<br /> <br /> • Represent Spotify externally with label partners, managers, artists, and other industry stakeholders, identifying opportunities to deepen partnerships and drive mutual success.<br /> • Monitor artist, label, and cultural priorities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for Spotify support across on-platform and off-platform initiatives.<br /> • Partner directly with labels and distributors to develop and execute priority campaigns, from strategic planning and briefing through launch, measurement, and post-campaign analysis.<br /> • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and serve as an advocate for partner priorities across Spotify.<br /> • Collaborate with internal teams to develop educational initiatives and represent Spotify in partner meetings, industry events, and presentations.<br /> • Support and mentor team members by sharing expertise in campaign planning, relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration.<br /> • Provide industry insights that help inform product development, partnership strategies, and business priorities.<br /> • Advocate for the needs of independent labels, artists, and distributors internally and externally.<br /> <br /> Who You Are<br /> <br /> • You have 5+ years of experience leading marketing initiatives, partnership programs, account management, or complex cross-functional projects.<br /> • You have experience working within the music industry, including labels, artist management, distribution, streaming, or related sectors.<br /> • You have a strong understanding of the independent music landscape and the key organizations, trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the industry.<br /> • You build and maintain trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.<br /> • You communicate clearly and effectively across different audiences and levels of seniority.<br /> • You are highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.<br /> • You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.<br /> • You enjoy collaborating across teams and bringing people together to achieve shared goals.<br /> • You use sound judgment, take initiative, and approach challenges with curiosity and a solutions-oriented mindset.<br /> • You are passionate about music and stay connected to emerging artists, genres, and cultural trends.<br /> • You are willing to travel and participate in occasional evening and weekend industry events.<br /> <br /> Where You'll Be<br /> <br /> • This role is based in Los Angeles, CA<br /> • We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home. We ask that you come in 2-3 times per week.<br /> <br /> The United States base range for this position is $92,126.00 - $131,609, 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, paid sick leave. These ranges may be modified in the future.<br /> <br /> At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we're here to support you in any way we can.<br /> <br /> We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Find our AI notice here: https://lifeatspotify.com/ai-notice<br /> <p id='jobcode'>Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ne8ob1-104-23-245-175-42 in your application.</p> </p>

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...