1

Spotify Artist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Represent Spotify externally with label partners, managers, artists, and other industry stakeholders, identifying opportunities to deepen partnerships and drive mutual success. * Monitor artist ...

Data Scientist - Discovery Mode

New York, NY · On-site +1

$116K - $167K/yr

Central to the Music Mission's vision is the development of promotional tools for artists and label teams, powered by Spotify's deep knowledge of listener behavior. Products like Discovery Mode ...

Research Scientist - Music

New York, NY · On-site

$132K - $188K/yr

All of our products will put artists and songwriters first, through these four principles ... Run large-scale experiments with access to Spotify's extensive infrastructure and an audience of ...

Central to the Music Mission's vision is the development of promotional tools for artists and label teams, powered by Spotify's deep knowledge of listener behavior. Products like Discovery Mode ...

Label Partnerships Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$92K - $131K/yr

Track artist, label, and cultural priorities to help identify opportunities for Spotify support across on-platform and off-platform initiatives. * Partner with label teams to develop and execute ...

Track artist, label, and cultural priorities to help identify opportunities for Spotify support across on-platform and off-platform initiatives. * Partner with label teams to develop and execute ...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Ads R&D

$107K - $146K/yr

Spotify is a commercial music streaming service that provides restricted digital content from a range of record labels and artists. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Stockholm, SWE ...

New

Spotify is a commercial music streaming service that provides restricted digital content from a range of record labels and artists. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Stockholm, SWE ...

Frontend Engineer - Music

New York, NY · On-site

$133K - $190K/yr

... artist-generated content. Comparable in scope to YouTube's Content ID, SRC is designed specifically for Spotify's ecosystem and plays an important role in supporting new formats like video and other ...

Spotify is a commercial music streaming service that provides restricted digital content from a range of record labels and artists. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Stockholm, SWE ...

Frontend Engineer - Music

New York, NY · On-site +1

$133K - $190K/yr

... artist-generated content. Comparable in scope to YouTube's Content ID, SRC is designed specifically for Spotify's ecosystem and plays an important role in supporting new formats like video and other ...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Ads R&D

$107K - $146K/yr

Spotify is a commercial music streaming service that provides restricted digital content from a range of record labels and artists. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Stockholm, SWE ...

New

Spotify is a leading music streaming service that enables music creators to grow their fan bases. They are seeking a Data Scientist for the Discovery Mode team, which focuses on helping artists find ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

Spotify Artist information

See salary details

$10

$30

$50

How much do spotify artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for spotify artist in the United States is $30.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $37.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Spotify artist collaborate with other musicians and producers to expand their audience and enhance their music?

Spotify artists often collaborate with other musicians, producers, and songwriters through features, co-writing sessions, and remix projects. These collaborations can help artists reach new listeners by tapping into each other's fan bases and can lead to creative growth by blending different musical styles. Many collaborations are coordinated through industry networking, social media outreach, or management connections, and successful partnerships are often promoted via joint playlist placements and social campaigns on Spotify. Building authentic industry relationships is key to accessing these opportunities and maximizing their impact.

What are Spotify Artists?

Spotify Artists are musicians, bands, or creators who distribute their music on the Spotify platform. They can upload tracks, create albums, and connect with fans through their artist profile. Spotify Artists can track their streaming statistics, manage their presence, and use tools like Spotify for Artists to gain insights and promote their music. Becoming a Spotify Artist helps musicians reach a global audience and grow their fanbase.

What is the difference between Spotify Artist vs Music Producer?

AspectSpotify ArtistMusic Producer
Required CredentialsMusic skills, branding, social mediaMusic theory, production software proficiency
Work EnvironmentRecording studios, live performances, online platformsStudios, home setups, collaborative spaces
Industry UsagePromoting music, performing, building fanbaseCreating, mixing, mastering tracks

Spotify Artists focus on performing, promoting, and engaging with fans on streaming platforms, often as independent or signed musicians. Music Producers primarily work behind the scenes, creating and refining music tracks in studios. While both roles require musical knowledge, Spotify Artists emphasize performance and branding, whereas Music Producers concentrate on technical production skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Spotify Artist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Spotify Artist, you need strong musical talent, songwriting ability, and a solid understanding of music production and distribution. Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs), music promotion platforms, and streaming analytics tools is typically essential. Creative branding, resilience, and effective self-promotion are standout soft skills for building and engaging a loyal audience. These abilities are crucial for producing high-quality music, expanding reach, and achieving sustained success in the competitive digital music industry.
More about Spotify Artist jobs
What are the most commonly searched types of Spotify Artist jobs? The most popular types of Spotify Artist jobs are:

Manager, Indie Label Partnerships

Spotify

Los Angeles, CA

$92K - $131K/yr

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

As a part of the Artist & Label Partnerships team you'll work with key labels, artists and managers to create and execute impactful initiatives focused on supporting frontline label partners and distributors. You will work closely with the Music Partnerships & Audience team on local strategic initiatives as well as your international counterparts on global campaigns. You will also leverage this relationship to further Spotify's marketing and partnership initiatives to the mutual benefit of Spotify and its industry partners.

For the Manager, Indie Label Partnerships role on the Indie Partnerships team, we seek an outstanding candidate who is an enthusiastic indie music fan and proven leader with experience building and maintaining partner relationships, with an ability to multi-task and build, manage and execute complex campaigns. We are seeking a candidate who can operate as the primary point of contact for multiple key partners across the independent music sector.

This position is based in Los Angeles and reports to the Lead, Indie Partnerships & Programs.

What You'll Do
  • Represent Spotify externally with label partners, managers, artists, and other industry stakeholders, identifying opportunities to deepen partnerships and drive mutual success.
  • Monitor artist, label, and cultural priorities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for Spotify support across on-platform and off-platform initiatives.
  • Partner directly with labels and distributors to develop and execute priority campaigns, from strategic planning and briefing through launch, measurement, and post-campaign analysis.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and serve as an advocate for partner priorities across Spotify.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop educational initiatives and represent Spotify in partner meetings, industry events, and presentations.
  • Support and mentor team members by sharing expertise in campaign planning, relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Provide industry insights that help inform product development, partnership strategies, and business priorities.
  • Advocate for the needs of independent labels, artists, and distributors internally and externally.
Who You Are
  • You have 5+ years of experience leading marketing initiatives, partnership programs, account management, or complex cross-functional projects.
  • You have experience working within the music industry, including labels, artist management, distribution, streaming, or related sectors.
  • You have a strong understanding of the independent music landscape and the key organizations, trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the industry.
  • You build and maintain trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
  • You communicate clearly and effectively across different audiences and levels of seniority.
  • You are highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
  • You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • You enjoy collaborating across teams and bringing people together to achieve shared goals.
  • You use sound judgment, take initiative, and approach challenges with curiosity and a solutions-oriented mindset.
  • You are passionate about music and stay connected to emerging artists, genres, and cultural trends.
  • You are willing to travel and participate in occasional evening and weekend industry events.
Where You'll Be
  • This role is based in 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.
The United States base range for this position is $92,126.00 - $131,609, plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six-month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays, paid sick leave. These ranges may be modified in the future.

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.
 
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Find our AI notice here: https://lifeatspotify.com/ai-notice
apply for this job