We are looking for an Artist & Label Partnerships Manager to join our Music team in Türkiye. In this role, you’ll ensure that key artists, managers, and labels see Spotify as the #1 partner for artist development and monetization in one of the world's most vibrant and fastest-growing music markets.
In this role, you’ll focus on the diverse Turkish music landscape - from the deep-rooted traditions of Arabesque and folk to the explosive growth of Turkish Hip-Hop, Pop, and Alternative scenes. You will collaborate with the local team to execute pivotal initiatives in Türkiye and work with international counterparts on global campaigns. Overall, you’ll bring a diverse perspective and make a positive impact on the music industry in the region.
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What You'll Do - Build trusted, long-term relationships with Turkish record labels, distributors, collecting societies, managers, and artists
- Act as a key partner for the local music industry, helping creators and partners understand and make the most of Spotify’s tools and resources
- Ensure priority local releases are delivered on day one and optimized for discovery, reach, and impact on the platform
- Collaborate with editorial partners to shape localized content strategies that reflect the diversity of Turkish music and listener tastes
- Drive artist engagement initiatives that deepen connections between artists and fans through platform features and digital activations
- Partner cross-functionally with teams across marketing, PR, product, and global music to deliver strategic projects and campaigns
- Represent Spotify at key industry events, festivals, and conferences across Istanbul and Türkiye
- Track performance, analyze results, and share clear insights, presentations, and recommendations with internal stakeholders
- Advocate for the needs of Turkish creators while helping ensure Spotify offers the strongest possible music experience in the market
Who You Are- You are experienced in artist and label relations, with 7+ years working at a digital music service, record label, distributor, or media company
- You have a deep understanding of Türkiye’s music landscape, from traditional genres to emerging scenes, and how culture shapes music consumption
- You bring a strong network of relationships across local labels, artists, managers, and industry partners
- You are comfortable working with data and insights to inform strategy, prioritize efforts, and measure success
- You communicate clearly and confidently, with strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- You enjoy working in fast-moving environments and can manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
- You stay curious about digital trends, social platforms, and new ways artists connect with fans
- You are fluent in written and spoken Turkish and English
Where You'll Be- This role is based in Istanbul
- 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.
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