We are seeking a seasoned video storyteller — someone who brings strong production craft and a social-native instinct — to join the Spotify News social team. This is a hands-on, senior production role for a self-starter who brings creative vision before being asked and operates effectively with minimal direction.
The work spans the full video production lifecycle: from initial concept and storyboarding through footage gathering, editing, rights clearance, approvals, and final delivery. You’ll produce and edit compelling content — from sizzle reels and product overviews to short-form social clips — that brings Spotify’s corporate and consumer narratives to life across our owned editorial channels, including @SpotifyNews. The ideal candidate knows how to make audiences feel something: content that stops the scroll, builds excitement, and gives people chills in the best way.
Concept, storyboard, produce, and edit video content for Spotify’s owned channels, including @SpotifyNews
Create sizzle reels, product overviews, and launch content that brings Spotify moments to life with clarity and emotional impact
Own the full production lifecycle from initial idea through editing, approvals, and final delivery
Source and clear licensed footage, music, and assets, ensuring compliance with rights and usage requirements
Turn announcements, launches, and cultural moments into engaging, video-first storytelling
Support real-time and rapid-turn production during key company and cultural moments
Stay close to social trends and platform updates to keep content relevant and engaging
Collaborate with communications, marketing, design, and creative teams across projects
Experiment with formats and creative approaches to grow audience engagement
Use performance insights to refine storytelling and improve future content
You have 7+ years of experience in video production, editing, or digital storytelling
You bring ideas forward and take ownership from concept to delivery with minimal direction
You have experience creating social-first video content across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn
You are comfortable working with licensed content, rights management, and approval workflows
You move quickly and make thoughtful decisions in fast-paced environments
You understand how audiences engage with video content and what makes it resonate
You care about storytelling that connects emotionally and leaves a lasting impression
You stay curious about culture, trends, and evolving social formats
You manage multiple projects and stakeholders with clarity and organization
You use data and performance insights to inform your creative decisions
You explore new tools, including AI, to improve your craft and workflow
You have an interest in music, creators, and culture
This role is based in New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA
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
We ask that you come in 2-3 times per week
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.
