Global Associate Director, Experiential & Content Production

Spotify’s Global Experiential and Content Production team is seeking an Associate Director with well-rounded content and event production experience to join our team. While this role sits within Global Communications the impact is company-wide. You will support multiple functions across the business including Communications Ads Government Affairs Product Music Creator Podcast and Audiobooks teams—to bring their initiatives to life through strategic events and content. Importantly this team works alongside Spotify’s Brand Experiential Marketing team. That team owns global consumer and brand marketing events. This team owns a defined set of experiential programs tied to communications priorities creator/industry relationships policy moments company events VIP/Influencer programming thought leadership platforms and other business-driven needs - not all events across Spotify. As an Associate Director you will play a key role in delivering high-impact creative content and managing live event production. You will build scalable solutions to maximize the success of these projects and support GECP’s Director in the development management and execution of our team objectives and project goals. This is a senior creative and production role guiding both the experiential work and content creation.  The role requires significant travel (domestic and international) up to 70% ➡

What You'll Do

➡ Lead the creative development planning and production of live experiences including industry and corporate activations creator and partner events policy engagements internal events and VIP/executive experiences. Shape end-to-end event and experiential production from concept through execution ensuring high-quality creative and operational delivery. Manage agency and vendor partnerships selecting and directing the right collaborators based on scale complexity and creative needs. Align internal and external teams on creative direction ensuring a clear vision across visual storytelling and editorial decisions. Build and manage budgets timelines and approval processes across multiple concurrent projects. Partner with cross-functional senior leaders to bring ideas to life and solve complex business needs and challenges. Mentor and support direct reports and producers while leading large-scale high-visibility productions. Navigate legal and licensing requirements related to visuals talent and music usage. Oversee content capture shoots partnering with internal stakeholders from early development through content delivery ensuring all is on time and within budget. Bring expertise in technical and stage production including lighting audio and production design to elevate each experience.

Who You Are

➡ You have 10+ years of experience in event experiential and live production. You are experienced in leading both small- and large-scale live events and experiences and delivering high-quality creative outcomes. You know how to translate business goals into engaging well-crafted and elevated experiences. You are experienced in selecting and managing external agencies and vendors. You have experience partnering with cross-functional teams globally and can communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders. You have a deep understanding of fabrication production design staging and lighting. You are comfortable managing budgets contracts and financial reconciliation. You have experience leading both direct reports on a day-to-day basis and production teams on a project basis. You care about building inclusive collaborative environments and supporting diverse teams and partners. You are able to balance creative thinking with strong organization and prioritization skills. You have a global mindset and can collaborate effectively across domestic and international regions and time zones. You have a strong understanding of content production workflows including pre- and post-production processes. Where You'll Be ➡ This role is based in New York City

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. ➡ The United States base range for this position is $106147 - $228 781 plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance six month paid parental leave 401(k) retirement plan 23 paid days off 13 paid flexible holidays.    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.