The Associate Director will lead Audiobook strategies at Spotify, focusing on market expansion, consumer value propositions, and innovative growth initiatives, while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance business outcomes.
Spotify is seeking an innovative and strategically-minded Associate Director to lead the development of our Audiobook consumer propositions. This will involve building business plans for evolving our consumer value proposition, expanding into new markets and testing into new formats.
We are looking for someone who is equal parts strategist and operator. You’re adept at big picture strategic thinking and you know how to execute, bringing strategy to life owning the subscriber funnel, leading high-velocity experimentation, and driving measurable acquisition and retention metrics.
This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that requires strategic acumen, applied growth experience, business modeling expertise, and a passion for reading. This position reports to the Director of Audiobooks Growth and will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Books on Spotify.
What You'll Do
- Build a roadmap for market and format expansion to capture more of the book industry, evaluating the business impact, prioritize initiatives to invest in, and execute against them. Example projects include:
- Developing a strategy on how to scale our Audiobooks+ add-on business into a leading subscription product
- Developing the growth case and strategic roadmap for market expansion - overseeing the project through to completion navigating operational and strategic complexities
- Developing growth strategies for new Book monetization initiatives, from early concepting through to leadership recommendation and execution
- Scoping white space opportunities like ad-supported tiers, book clubs, interactive formats and underserved genres
- Become an expert on Audiobooks performance on Spotify and the overall industry - understanding growth trends, market share, business model and overall P&L - ultimately helping to identify and inform key investment areas
- Guide and review analytical work across projects, raising the bar on rigor, clarity, and strategic thinking
- Partner with Product, Consumer Research, Data Science, and Finance to translate insights into clear, actionable strategies
Who You Are
- 10+ years of experience in growth and strategy, ideally within technology, subscriptions, media or publishing
Experienced in evaluating early stage investment bets, developing and launching new business lines and products - You’re comfortable operating with ambiguity and enjoy shaping new ideas where the path forward isn’t fully defined
- Has strong analytical chops, is experienced with metrics frameworks and grounding recommendations in strong data
Excited by the opportunity to shape the future of books on Spotify - We are looking for a creative problem solver who is part player, part coach. Someone who is a high impact individual contributor, able to influence cross functional teams and to stretch into a management role
- You’re a proactive, independent problem-solver who can balance big-picture thinking with analytical detail
- Effective communicator, collaborator, and operator who can manage in fast-paced environments and influence senior stakeholders in a matrix organization
- You have experience working with large datasets; familiarity with SQL or BigQuery is a plus; and are skilled in the use of AI tools
Where You'll Be
- This role is based in New York, New York or London, United Kingdom
- 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
The United States base range for this position is $160,147 - $228,781, 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.
Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.
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.
Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.
Top Skills
Ai Tools
BigQuery
SQL
Spotify New York, New York, USA Office
4 World Trade Center, New York, NY, United States, 10007
Similar Jobs
.jpeg)
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Machine Learning
The Senior Project Manager will lead labor strategies and manage workforce coordination for large-scale construction projects, specifically in the semiconductor industry, ensuring timely and efficient project execution.
Top Skills:
Ai-Enabled ToolsData Analytics
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Machine Learning
The Environmental Compliance Manager will lead compliance, permitting, and regulatory strategy while integrating environmental requirements into project execution, especially for large-scale construction projects in New York.
Top Skills:
Environmental Management SystemsIso 14001
Information Technology
The role involves managing sales for Digital Experience solutions at CDW, enhancing market presence, and developing customer relationships while leading teams and onboarding new executives.
Top Skills:
Client VirtualizationDigital Experience SolutionsMicrosoft ServicesSecurity And Identity
What you need to know about the NYC Tech Scene
As the undisputed financial capital of the world, New York City is an epicenter of startup funding activity. The city has a thriving fintech scene and is a major player in verticals ranging from AI to biotech, cybersecurity and digital media. It also has universities like NYU, Columbia and Cornell Tech attracting students and researchers from across the globe, providing the ecosystem with a constant influx of world-class talent. And its East Coast location and three international airports make it a perfect spot for European companies establishing a foothold in the United States.
Key Facts About NYC Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 549,200; 6% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Capgemini, Bloomberg, IBM, Spotify
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, Fintech
- Funding Landscape: $25.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Greycroft, Thrive Capital, Union Square Ventures, FirstMark Capital, Tiger Global Management, Tribeca Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Two Sigma Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: Columbia University, New York University, Fordham University, CUNY, AI Now Institute, Flatiron Institute, C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics, NASA Space Radiation Laboratory
