We’re looking for an Experiential Marketing Specialist to support the development and delivery of on-the-ground brand experiences across Sub-Saharan Africa.
In this role, you’ll work closely with the Experiential Marketing Manager to bring Spotify to life through culturally relevant, community-led activations and events. This includes live experiences across music and podcasts, as well as partnerships, sponsorships, and creator-led moments.
You bring a strong understanding of local cultures and communities, and you know how to turn those insights into experiences that feel meaningful and authentic. You’re comfortable balancing planning and execution, and you take care to ensure each activation is delivered thoughtfully, with attention to detail and cultural context.
Support the development and execution of experiential marketing campaigns across Sub-Saharan Africa, bringing Spotify’s brand to life in culturally relevant ways
Contribute local cultural insights to shape activations that connect authentically with communities, creators, and audiences
Help identify key cultural moments, partnerships, and opportunities across the region
Assist in planning and delivering events end-to-end, from briefing through execution and post-event reporting
Maintain timelines, trackers, budgets, and project documentation to keep initiatives running smoothly
Collaborate with internal teams, agencies, and production partners to deliver high-quality experiences
Support on-the-ground execution, including setup, logistics, scheduling, and coordination during live events
Manage event assets, merchandise, and inventory to ensure readiness across activations
You have a minimum of 2+ years of experience in experiential marketing, events, or cultural marketing within Sub-Saharan Africa
You have a strong understanding of local cultures, communities, and emerging scenes across the region
You know how to translate cultural insight into meaningful, audience-first experiences
You are comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and navigating evolving priorities
You are hands-on and detail-oriented, with the ability to balance planning and execution
You have experience supporting end-to-end activations, including live and content-led experiences
You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across teams and partners
You care deeply about culture, community, and creating impactful live experiences
This role is based in Johannesburg, South Africa
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.
