Hybrid Manager, U.S. Publishing Licensing

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About the role

  • Manager leading U.S. publishing licensing negotiations at Spotify. Shaping commercial frameworks for music publishers and industry partners.

Responsibilities

  • Lead negotiations for U.S. publishing licensing agreements and amendments, owning strategy, positioning, and execution from initial outreach through signature.
  • Structure and evaluate digital licensing deals, assessing commercial terms against statutory frameworks and evolving market standards.
  • Apply deep expertise in Section 115, associated regulations and the MLC framework to inform Spotify’s broader commercial strategy.
  • Translate complex regulatory concepts into clear internal guidance for Legal, Finance, Royalty, and Product partners.
  • Develop licensor communications, FAQs, and internal playbooks that help scale knowledge across teams.
  • Analyze deal economics, build financial models, and provide data-driven insights to support negotiations and leadership decision-making.
  • Contribute to the evolution of licensing workflows by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and operational clarity through technology-enabled solutions.
  • Stay close to industry trends, legislative developments, and digital market shifts to proactively inform strategy.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in music publishing and digital licensing
  • deep understanding of U.S. mechanical licensing, including Section 115 and the statutory licensing landscape
  • led or materially supported commercial licensing negotiations with publishers or digital service providers
  • comfortable interpreting regulatory frameworks and translating them into practical business strategies
  • strong analytical skills and can evaluate deal economics with rigor and sound commercial judgment
  • communicate clearly and confidently with both external partners and senior internal stakeholders
  • worked cross-functionally with Legal, Royalty, Finance, or Product teams in a complex organization
  • curious about how emerging technologies can support smarter workflows and more scalable licensing operations

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • six-month paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • monthly meal allowance
  • 23 paid days off
  • paid flexible holidays
  • paid sick leave

Job title

Manager, U.S. Publishing Licensing

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$125,883 - $179,833 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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