Editor, Music Editorial, Egypt

We are looking for an experienced Music Editorial Consultant in Cairo, Egypt. In this role you will be part of the Music team in the 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 create 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 find opportunities and emerging trends.

You will demonstrate a great teammate spirit, a passion for performance-oriented analytics, and a solid 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 contributing creative and cultural expertise. Above all, your work will impact 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 Egypt with compelling descriptions and commentary that resonate with audiences.
• Analyze user behavior and performance data to optimize playlist engagement and make informed editorial decisions.
• Translate music and cultural knowledge into engaging, relevant content for Spotify users.
• Collaborate with global and regional editorial teams on programming initiatives and strategies to enhance 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 in Egypt through editorial projects and Spotify workflows.
• Occasionally participate in creative and innovative formats to bring playlists to life and create 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 Egypt.
• You possess broad expertise across all genres and styles – from Hip-Hop to Mahraganat, Pop to Indie or Shaabi – and can curate music for diverse moods and moments.
• You have strong writing skills and can effectively translate music and cultural insights into engaging content.
• 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 creating visual assets like playlist covers when necessary.
• You are an excellent communicator, capable of connecting with audiences through written, video, or audio commentary to enhance playlists.
• You’re a great teammate who is organized, meticulous, adaptable to change, and consistently demonstrates a positive attitude.
  
  

Where You'll Be

• This position is available through a third party and you will be based in Egypt.
  
  

Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.

At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you in any way we can.

Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.