Spotify’s Editorial team is looking for a passionate and music professional to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. If you have an expert ear for music, a deep understanding of the Saudi and GCC culture and music ecosystem, and a strong ability to blend data-driven insights with expertise, we’d love to hear from you. In this role, you’ll curate and craft the music listening experience, programming playlists across moods, moments, and genres. You’ll play a key role in developing our editorial strategy for the GCC region—particularly in Saudi Arabia—while keeping a pulse on emerging trends, rising artists, and cultural moments. Your work will directly impact how audiences engage with music on Spotify.
What You'll Do
Curate and maintain Spotify editorial playlists, including hits, genre-specific, and mood/activity playlists
Develop and co-create editorial strategies for the GCC region, with a primary focus on Saudi Arabia
Analyze platform data to refine and improve playlist programming and overall editorial performance
Stay deeply connected to the GCC music landscape, identifying new talent and emerging trends
Translate music and cultural knowledge into engaging, relevant content for Spotify users
Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects, ensuring editorial decisions align with broader business and creative objectives
Identify and share cultural trends, news, and insights with internal teams to keep Spotify at the forefront of regional music movements
Listen across a diverse range of genres, identifying trends and programming opportunities
Use cultural expertise to innovate and expand Spotify’s programming efforts and local initiatives
Maintain an authentic and unbiased editorial voice to craft an outstanding user experience
Who You Are
You have a minimum of 4+ years of experience in music programming/curation, journalism, or a culture-focused role
You have experience developing editorial or curation strategies
You are deeply passionate about both current and historical music trends in the MENA region, with a strong focus on Saudi music
You have a comprehensive understanding of the Saudi music ecosystem, from mainstream to underground movements
You instinctively know what music fits different moments, moods, and cultural contexts
You have strong writing skills and can optimally translate music and cultural insights into engaging content
You are highly organized with strong project management skills
You are a phenomenal communicator and thrive in cross-functional collaboration
You understand and leverage data to advise decision-making
You are a dedicated Spotify user and fan, with an intuitive grasp of the platform
You are adaptable, proactive, and thrive in a fast-changing environment
You are proficient in both Arabic and English, with excellent written and spoken proficiency
You have a growth mindset and a collaborative spirit
You bring a friendly, humble, and warm attitude—we’re a tight-knit team that values great energy!
Where You'll Be
This position is available through a third party and you will be based in Saudi Arabia
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
