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Familiarity with DSP tools (Spotify for Artists, Apple Music for Artists) and playlist pitching processes * Strong written communication - you can talk to an artist's manager and a curator in the ...

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 ...

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

The Artist Partnership team is working globally and locally with artists, managers and labels to ... Spotify are preferred. * Ability to work under pressure, plan and deliver on tight deadlines ...

Director, Marketing

California, MO · On-site

$70.30 - $145/hr

Develop and execute marketing strategy for artists' music and music-related products across the IGA ... Strong understanding of DSP trends and emerging streaming business (Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud ...

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How much do spotify artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 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.

What is a Spotify artist?

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 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.

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 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.

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Infographic showing various Spotify Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, 44% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,907 per year, or $30.2 per hour.

Digital Accounts Manager

SG Services, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Own strategic relationships with Apple Music and YouTube Music, leading pitching, planning, and escalation activities.

  • Serve as the Los Angeles-based point of contact for a defined set of Spotify marketing programs, including managing advertising campaigns and reporting.

  • Represent the company at in-person label, artist, and DSP events on the West Coast, including playbacks and meetings.


Job description

Title: Digital Accounts Manager

Status: Full-time

Hours: 40/week, Monday - Friday, 9 am-6 pm

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Reports to: Senior Digital Accounts Manager

Company Summary: Secretly Distribution is a curated distribution company working globally with premiere independent labels and artists. We are headquartered in Bloomington, IN, with offices in Brooklyn, Chicago, London, and Los Angeles and additional staff in Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, and beyond. We work every day to support great art with transparency, creativity, expertise, and hard work. 


Position Summary: Secretly Distribution seeks a Los Angeles-based Digital Accounts Manager to lead strategy, pitching, and relationship management for a portfolio of key digital service partners, with a focus on platforms and opportunities that benefit from an in-person, West Coast presence. This role will serve as the primary point of contact for Apple Music and YouTube Music and will own a defined set of Spotify marketing programs while partnering closely with our Bloomington and New York based teams. The role extends to other platforms as needs evolve, including but not limited to Vevo, Pandora, TIDAL, SoundCloud, and emerging platforms.

This position works cross-functionally with our New York-based Digital Accounts Manager and Coordinators, internal digital operations teams, and distributed label and artist partners. This is a full-time position based in our Los Angeles office.

The Digital Accounts Manager reports to senior digital leadership and plays a critical role in shaping platform strategy, advocating for our distributed labels, and identifying new opportunities across streaming, video, and experiential platforms, with particular attention to the relationships, meetings, and events that are only accessible in person on the West Coast.


Responsibilities:


  • Own strategic relationships with Apple Music and YouTube Music; lead pitching, planning, and escalation while aligning releases to platform priorities, editorial opportunities, and marketing initiatives.
  • Serve as the Los Angeles-based point of contact for a defined set of Spotify marketing programs, including Paid advertising, managing Free Tier Ads, Homepage Takeovers, reporting, and other opportunities, working collaboratively and collectively across the broader digital accounts team.
  • Represent the company at in-person label, artist, and DSP events on the West Coast, including playbacks and dedicated meetings.
  • Oversee weekly pitching across streaming and video platforms within your portfolio, providing strategic direction on editorial submissions, artist narratives, and campaign framing.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to distributed labels and artist teams on DSP positioning, scheduling, rollout planning, and platform-specific best practices, with expertise in West Coast market dynamics.
  • Translate DSP insights, performance trends, and platform updates into actionable guidance and higher-level reporting for partners.
  • Partner closely with the Digital Accounts Coordinator team on workflow, prioritization, and execution support across your accounts.
  • Stay informed on platform updates, emerging DSPs, and evolving trends across streaming, video, and social media, proactively identifying new opportunities and sharing key developments with partners.

The Ideal Candidate Demonstrates:


  • 3+ years’ experience at a label, distributor, DSP, or artist management company in digital accounts, streaming, platform partnerships, or digital marketing.
  • Proven experience owning DSP relationships and pitching campaigns, ideally including Apple Music and/or YouTube Music.
  • Existing relationships with, or the demonstrated ability to quickly build relationships with, Los Angeles-based teams at major DSPs.
  • Strong strategic thinking paired with the ability to execute operationally across multiple concurrent campaigns.
  • Comfort navigating analytics and platform tools across Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, and related ecosystems, with the ability to translate data into compelling, persuasive campaign narratives.
  • Willingness and ability to attend in-person industry events, artist meetings, and DSP visits across the Los Angeles area on a regular basis.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of organization, attention to detail, and time management.
  • Ability to prioritize effectively, manage competing deadlines, and adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment, including close coordination with team members across time zones.
  • A genuine passion for music discovery across genres and formats.
  • Interest in and knowledge of Secretly Distribution's catalog and distributed partners.


SG Services, Inc. Benefits:


  • Paid holidays including end of the year closure
  • Paid Time Off policy, which includes a separate Sick Days bank
  • 401K with corporate matching
  • 12 weeks for parental leave after birth or adoption paid at 100% of salary
  • Commuter Benefit
  • Volunteer Hours Matching Policy
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical Health insurance covered at 100% for employee-only medical premiums
  • Dental & Vision insurance

Salary: $60,000

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, nationality, or national origin.