2024 Summer Internship, US Editorial | Music (New York City)

Spotify is looking for enthusiastic students with a passion for music and an ambition to go far. This isn't just any internship! Our paid internship program will give you the chance to gain in-depth knowledge of what it's like to be a Spotify employee as well as get the opportunity to see the technology side of a fast growing company! Our summer internships will last for approx. 10 weeks this summer and start in the beginning of June 2024.
We are looking for a music-driven intern to join Spotify’s US Editorial team this summer. You will participate in editorial projects that involve first-rate music playlist curation, strategize towards reaching new audiences from a diverse group of demographics, and collaborate on improving internal processes to measure the team’s success. Our ideal candidate will also demonstrate a passion for performance-oriented analytics, and will have your ear to the ground in the music community, focusing on all genres of music. Above all, your work will impact the way the world experiences music!

What You'll Do

• Work hand-in-hand with the US editors to collaboratively develop strategy and processes that allow for improved tracking of key metrics
• Develop a project that increases editorial programming opportunities for underrepresented voices and artists in the culture
• Increase our editorial footprint among young audiences, collaborating on projects that impact Spotify’s representation among this demographic
• Identify content gaps for the region and consequently substantiate playlist hypotheses
• Analyze analytics and performance indicators of your own work

Who You Are

• You are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
• You have a graduation year date of 2024 or 2025
• You currently have valid work authorization to work in the country in which this role is based that will extend from June to August 2024
• You are available from June to August 2024 to participate in the summer internship
• A highly self-motivated individual
• You have the ability to demonstrate strong leadership
• You have a deep knowledge of music and culture
• You have some experience with business operations
• You pay attention to detail and organization, have a strong work ethic, and a friendly, warm demeanor
• You have a story that demonstrates your passion for music that you can tell us about

Where You'll Be

• This role will require you to work out of our New York City Office
• Working hours? We operate within ET for collaboration

The United States hourly rate for this position is $32 USD per hour plus a one time intern stipend of $2,253 USD and is overtime eligible. This rate may be modified in the future. The role is eligible for select benefits such as Paid Public Holidays, Free Spotify Premium, and Learning and Development Trainings.
Our paid summer internships last for approximately 10 weeks and start at the beginning of June. The last day to apply is March 15th 2024 at 9 AM ET.   
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.
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 art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.