Colombia Music Cultural Curator Role

<p>We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Cultural Curator for Colombia to join Spotify’s Editorial Team in Bogotá. In this position, you will be part of the Music team in Colombia and the broader Latin America region.</p> <p>You will collaborate closely with our Marketing and PR teams to develop and elevate the most culturally relevant music stories in Colombia and across the Latin music landscape.</p> <p>You will use your expertise to support a wide range of music-related initiatives, including music storytelling, playlist curation, and cross-functional projects with teams in the country, the region, and beyond. You will provide deep cultural and musical insights to create highly engaging music narratives and listener experiences, and you will help drive artist discovery through a broad editorial ecosystem of playlists and tools. You will maintain an authentic editorial voice while demonstrating strong teamwork, a passion for data, and an attentive ear to Colombia’s and the Andean region’s music communities, especially regarding fan culture, trends, and viral moments.</p> <p>As a music editor, you will be encouraged to make informed decisions using data. Above all, your work will influence how the world experiences music.</p> <p>What You’ll Do<br /> • Serve as a cultural guide by proactively spotting music trends, stories, and opportunities for Spotify.<br /> • Create and amplify relevant music stories across consumer-facing channels.<br /> • Collaborate with other teams to support company-wide strategic goals and projects.<br /> • Assist local and regional Editorial teams with on-platform music programming.<br /> • Listen to music across many genres to identify trends and potential story ideas.<br /> • Analyze data and trends to understand consumer behavior.<br /> • Work with global and international editorial teams on various projects and programming initiatives.<br /> • Act as an internal ambassador for artists from Colombia and the region, helping them grow their audiences.<br /> • Partner with product teams to infuse human music expertise and cultural insight into product development.</p> <p>Who You Are<br /> • You have at least 3 years of experience in music storytelling, either in digital media or the music industry, where engaging digital audiences with music content, artists, and creators has been a key part of your work.<br /> • You are deeply connected to the Colombian and Latin music landscapes and are the person who discovers new artists and genres before others. You are highly knowledgeable about local music scenes and movements in Colombia, especially those resonating with young audiences.<br /> • You can clearly identify emerging music trends.<br /> • You stay current with relevant social media conversations, memes, and online culture.<br /> • You understand effective digital storytelling formats for social platforms.<br /> • You are open to experimentation.<br /> • You have excellent written and spoken Spanish and English.<br /> • You live and breathe music and have extensive knowledge of Colombian and Latin American music and culture.<br /> • You have a broad understanding of music across genres, from Latin Pop and Urban to Género Popular, Vallenato, Música Mexicana, Rock, Indie, and both Latin and non-Latin styles. You appreciate it all and understand how to match songs to different contexts.<br /> • You are comfortable working with data, analyzing it, and using it to set goals.<br /> • You are detail-oriented, organized, hard-working, and maintain a warm, friendly attitude.<br /> • You have strong familiarity with Spotify as a user and fan.<br /> • You understand digital platforms and the need for constant iteration and evolution.<br /> • You can manage multiple projects simultaneously.<br /> • You are a great teammate, adaptable to change, and consistently positive.</p> <p>Where You’ll Be<br /> • This role is based in our Bogotá office.<br /> • We offer flexibility so you can work where you work best. Some in-person meetings will be required, but remote work is also possible.</p> <p>Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify as you are—regardless of your background, appearance, or what you listen to. Our platform and workplace are for everyone. The more voices we include and uplift, the stronger and more forward‑thinking we become. Bring your experiences, perspectives, and background. Our differences empower us to keep reinventing how the world listens.</p> <p>We are committed to inclusivity and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need accommodations at any point during the application or interview process, please let us know—we’re here to support you.</p> <p>Spotify revolutionized music listening when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock human creativity by giving a million artists the chance to live from their work and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and connect with creators. Everything we do is fueled by our passion for music and podcasts. Today, we are the world’s leading audio streaming subscription service.</p>

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