Job Description: Global Senior Manager, Experiential & Content Production

Location: New York City Type: Permanent, Marketing

Overview:

Seeking a passionate experiential live event & content producer to join the Global Experiential & Content Production organization. The role involves collaborating with artists, Comms, Content, Brand, and Advertising teams to execute creative and production needs for Spotify IRL activations. The focus is on building off-platform experiences connecting creators/artists/brands with fans globally and bringing Spotify to life on live stages or through activations.

Responsibilities:

Produce live experiences such as concerts, performances, events, and experiential installations for Spotify, artists, and brand partners targeting fans, industry professionals, influencers, and press.
Lead planning, production, and execution of live events tailored to unique objectives.
Build/manage production budgets; oversee event timelines, vendor relationships, and approvals.
Manage/support vendors and freelancers across multiple executions.
Build/manage production and show schedules for live events or content shoots.
Demonstrate strong understanding of the production process; collaborate with cross-functional partners.
Act as a production expert for medium to large scale complex executions including pre-production planning, on-site execution/logistics, post-production reconciliation.
Knowledge of best-in-class stage production (lighting, audio, production design vendors/personnel).
Understand print and fabrication processes for activations; maintain extensive partner network.
Provide creative input pushing boundaries for innovation and elevating output quality.
Develop/manage creative timelines and budgets; manage creative traffic between departments.
Collaborate with creative team to improve ideas; deliver projects on time and within budget.
Navigate projects at various budget levels; negotiate creatively with vendors to meet high standards.

Qualifications / Who You Are:

Experience building brand experiences and producing short form content.
10+ years of event, content, and show production experience.
Deep understanding of translating brand needs into experiential activations or visual storytelling.
Strong visual point of view in bringing projects to life.
Proven creative/project management work examples.
Detail-oriented with strong multitasking ability.
Experience producing live events at small and large scale.
Experience working with clients at top brands including executives/event teams.
Production knowledge including staging, lighting, branding.
Understanding of artist needs and booking processes.
Global mindset; flexible working across multiple offices/timezones/vendors/teams.
Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
Ability to autonomously manage/scale local to global productions meeting business needs.
Skilled at engaging stakeholders in event development; driving story/creative vision.
Mix creativity with strategic thinking; strong organizational/prioritization skills.
Excellent written/verbal communication skills.

Bonus Skills:

Bilingual in English plus Spanish, French or Portuguese.

Travel:

Approximately 30–50% domestic/international travel required.

Work Environment:

Flexible work location with some in-person meetings in New York City.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary range $171,693-$195,000 plus equity; benefits include health insurance, six-month paid parental leave, 401(k), 23 paid days off, and 13 flexible paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Spotify welcomes all backgrounds and perspectives to foster an inclusive workplace.

Additional Information:

Spotify supports accommodations during recruitment/interview process upon request.

Company Mission Summary:

Spotify aims to unlock human creativity by enabling artists to earn from their art while providing fans access to music/podcasts worldwide.

Global Benefits Highlights:

Learning opportunities via GreenHouse team; flexible share incentives; global parental leave; employee assistance/self-care programs; flexible public holidays.