# Lead Music Development

**Company:** [Spotify](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/spotify)
**Location:** Istanbul, Turkey
**Role:** Partnerships
**Experience:** 15+ years
**Skills:** Music Streaming, Digital Music, Content Strategy, Partnerships, Stakeholder Management, Market Analysis, Data Analysis, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Budget Management
**Posted:** 2026-04-17

> Leads Spotify’s relationships and strategic initiatives across Türkiye’s music ecosystem, working with labels, industry bodies, and institutional partners. The role requires 15+ years of relevant experience, strong stakeholder and public communication skills, market insight, and fluency in Turkish and English.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

- Build and lead relationships with major and independent labels, CMOs, and key music industry partners across Türkiye.
- Drive strategic alignment through initiatives such as 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 communicating 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 supporting artists, partners, and business growth.
- Design and lead education initiatives to help partners understand Spotify’s tools, model, and opportunities.
- Define and deliver initiatives supporting the growth, diversity, and global reach of Turkish music.
- Manage budgets to execute impactful programs across the local music ecosystem.

## Requirements

- Minimum 15 years of experience across media, entertainment, or technology, with exposure to rights, partnerships, or content strategy.
- Understanding of the digital music ecosystem, including streaming models and platform dynamics.
- Experience building and maintaining senior-level relationships across complex stakeholder environments.
- Ability to represent an organization publicly and communicate complex ideas clearly and engagingly.
- Ability to use market insights and data to guide decisions and influence strategy.
- Effective collaboration across global teams while balancing local priorities with broader business goals.
- Fluency in Turkish and English, with confidence in formal presentations and discussions.
- Strong understanding of the Turkish music landscape, including regulatory and industry dynamics.
- Commitment to supporting creators and contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable music ecosystem.

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