Job Description
We are looking for an expert Editor for Pakistan and UAE, to join Spotify’s Music Editorial team based in Dubai, UAE. In this role you will be part of the Music team in the Middle East North Pakistan (MENAP) region.
You will contribute your expertise to various music-related projects within the company, including playlist curation, creative editorial work, and cross-functional collaboration with different teams in the region and beyond. You will provide deep cultural and musical insights to build highly engaging and cohesive music experiences for listeners, extending beyond playlists, while ensuring an unbiased editorial voice for a wide array of moods, moments, and genres. Additionally, you will drive artist discovery through an extensive editorial ecosystem of playlists and tools, critically assessing music trends and user behaviour to see opportunities and emerging trends.
You will demonstrate a great teammate spirit, a passion for performance-oriented analytics, and a proven understanding of Spotify’s role in the music industry both locally and globally. Additionally, you will have an editorial personality that thrives in engaging audiences through creative formats, bringing the playlists to life in innovative ways.
As a music editor, you will be encouraged to make data-informed decisions while also chipping in creative and cultural expertise. Above all, your work will change the way the world experiences music!
What You'll Do
- Proactively identify music trends, emerging talent, and opportunities in the local and global music landscape, acting as a cultural guide
- Curate cohesive, engaging playlists for Pakistan & UAE with compelling descriptions and commentary that resonate with audiences
- Analyze user behavior and performance data to optimize playlist engagement and make informed editorial decisions
- Collaborate with global and regional editorial teams on programming initiatives and strategies to improve Spotify’s market position
- Work cross-functionally with teams like marketing, design, and product to achieve strategic goals and integrate cultural insights into workflows
- Support artist discovery and help grow fanbases for artists [Pakistan & UAE] through editorial projects and internal workflows
- Occasionally participate in creative and innovative formats to bring playlists to life and build a deeper connection with listeners
Who You Are
- You have at least 5 years of experience in the music industry, journalism, programming/curating music for digital, radio, TV, or other media outlets
- You live and breathe music every day and have deep knowledge of music and culture, with a focus on Pakistan & UAE
- You possess broad expertise across all genres and styles – from Hip-Hop to Pop, Indie to Dance or Rock – and can curate music for diverse moods and moments.
- You are skilled in interpreting data and analytics to inform editorial decisions and optimize performance
- You are culturally aware, with the ability to critically evaluate music trends, emerging movements, and audience behavior beyond just data.
- You are knowledgeable of Google Suite tools, comfortable with basic design tools and workflows, capable of crafting visual assets like playlist covers when necessary
- You are an excellent communicator, capable of connecting with audiences through written, video, or audio commentary to improve playlists
- You’re a great teammate who is organized, detailed, adaptable to change, and consistently demonstrates a positive demeanor
Where You'll Be
- This role will be based out of our Dubai, United Arab Emirates office
- 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
