Music Editor, South Korea

📋 Description

• • As a Music Editor for Spotify in Seoul, you will be at the forefront of shaping the sonic landscape for South Korea, playing a pivotal role in curating and evolving the music experiences that millions of listeners engage with daily.
• • You will be responsible for the end-to-end editorial strategy for music within the South Korean market, ensuring that our content is not only relevant but also deeply resonant with local culture and listener preferences.
• • This role demands a unique blend of deep cultural understanding, exceptional editorial judgment, and a keen ability to leverage data to inform creative decisions, ultimately driving listener engagement and satisfaction.
• • A core part of your responsibility will involve the meticulous curation and ongoing evolution of a diverse portfolio of playlists. This includes identifying new opportunities for editorial content, developing innovative playlist concepts, and ensuring that existing playlists remain fresh, engaging, and aligned with current music trends.
• • You will be tasked with identifying and championing emerging artists and musical trends within South Korea, acting as an early adopter and advocate for new sounds and talent that have the potential to break through.
• • Collaboration will be key to your success. You will work closely with a variety of internal teams, including regional editorial leads, global content teams, marketing, and artist & label relations, to ensure a unified and impactful approach to music programming.
• • Your influence will extend beyond playlist creation. You will contribute to defining and maintaining a consistent, trustworthy, and culturally authentic editorial voice across all music content, encompassing various moods, moments, genres, and cultural contexts.
• • This role requires a proactive approach to understanding the South Korean music ecosystem, including its key players, influential platforms, and evolving consumer behaviors.
• • You will analyze listener data and engagement metrics to gain insights into what resonates most with our audience, using this information to refine editorial strategies and optimize content performance.
• • Developing and executing editorial strategies for specific campaigns, cultural moments, and genre focuses will be an integral part of your work.
• • You will be responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of all editorial content, including metadata, artwork, and accompanying text, maintaining Spotify's high standards.
• • Staying abreast of global music trends and understanding how they intersect with the local South Korean music scene will be crucial for developing a well-rounded editorial perspective.
• • You will contribute to the development of new editorial formats and features that enhance the listener experience and provide new avenues for music discovery.
• • This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on how music is discovered and enjoyed by a massive audience, directly contributing to Spotify's mission of unlocking the potential of human creativity.
• • You will be a cultural ambassador for Spotify within the South Korean music community, building and nurturing relationships with artists, labels, and industry influencers.
• • The role involves a dynamic workflow, balancing the creative demands of editorial curation with the analytical requirements of data-informed decision-making.
• • You will be expected to present insights and recommendations to stakeholders, articulating the rationale behind editorial choices and their expected impact.
• • Ultimately, your work will directly influence Spotify's product offering and user experience in one of the world's most vibrant music markets.