Lead Music Development, Türkiye

What You'll Do

• Build and lead relationships with major and independent labels, CMOs, and key music industry partners across Türkiye
• Drive strategic alignment through initiatives like Quarterly Business Reviews, focusing on long-term growth and shared outcomes
• Represent Spotify as a trusted voice in the Turkish music ecosystem through events, panels, and industry forums
• Shape and deliver clear, compelling narratives that communicate Spotify’s platform, values, and innovations
• Partner with Marketing, PR, Government Affairs, and global Music teams to align communication and engagement strategies
• Provide local teams with insights on market trends, emerging genres, and shifts in listener behavior
• Translate market data into actionable strategies that support artists, partners, and business growth
• Design and lead education initiatives that help partners better understand Spotify’s tools, model, and opportunities
• Define and deliver initiatives that support the growth, diversity, and global reach of Turkish music
• Manage budgets to execute impactful programs across the local music ecosystem

Who You Are

• You have a minimum of 15 years of experience across media, entertainment, or technology, with exposure to rights, partnerships, or content strategy
• You understand how the digital music ecosystem works, including streaming models and platform dynamics
• You know how to build and maintain senior-level relationships across complex stakeholder environments
• You are comfortable representing an organization publicly and can communicate complex ideas in a clear, engaging way
• You use market insights and data to guide decisions and influence strategy
• You collaborate effectively across global teams and can balance local priorities with broader business goals
• You communicate fluently in both Turkish and English, with confidence in formal presentations and discussions
• You bring a strong understanding of the Turkish music landscape, including regulatory and industry dynamics
• You care about supporting creators and contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable music ecosystem

Where You'll Be

• This role is based in Istanbul
• 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.

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