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 playlistsDevelop and co-create editorial strategies for the GCC region, with a primary focus on Saudi ArabiaAnalyze platform data to refine and improve playlist programming and overall editorial performanceStay deeply connected to the GCC music landscape, identifying new talent and emerging trendsTranslate music and cultural knowledge into engaging, relevant content for Spotify usersLead and contribute to cross-functional projects, ensuring editorial decisions align with broader business and creative objectivesIdentify and share cultural trends, news, and insights with internal teams to keep Spotify at the forefront of regional music movementsListen across a diverse range of genres, identifying trends and programming opportunitiesUse cultural expertise to innovate and expand Spotify’s programming efforts and local initiativesMaintain an authentic and unbiased editorial voice to craft an outstanding user experienceWho You AreYou have a minimum of 4+ years of experience in music programming/curation, journalism, or a culture-focused roleYou have experience developing editorial or curation strategiesYou are deeply passionate about both current and historical music trends in the MENA region, with a strong focus on Saudi musicYou have a comprehensive understanding of the Saudi music ecosystem, from mainstream to underground movementsYou instinctively know what music fits different moments, moods, and cultural contextsYou have strong writing skills and can optimally translate music and cultural insights into engaging contentYou are highly organized with strong project management skillsYou are a phenomenal communicator and thrive in cross-functional collaborationYou understand and leverage data to advise decision-makingYou are a dedicated Spotify user and fan, with an intuitive grasp of the platformYou are adaptable, proactive, and thrive in a fast-changing environmentYou are proficient in both Arabic and English, with excellent written and spoken proficiencyYou have a growth mindset and a collaborative spiritYou bring a friendly, humble, and warm attitude—we’re a tight-knit team that values great energy!Where You'll BeThis position is available through a third party and you will be based in Saudi ArabiaWe 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