Artist & Label Partnerships Manager, Türkiye

We are looking for an Artist & Label Partnerships Manager to join our Music team in Türkiye. In this role, you’ll ensure that key artists, managers, and labels see Spotify as the #1 partner for artist development and monetization in one of the world's most vibrant and fastest-growing music markets. In this role, you’ll focus on the diverse Turkish music landscape - from the deep-rooted traditions of Arabesque and folk to the explosive growth of Turkish Hip-Hop, Pop, and Alternative scenes. You will collaborate with the local team to execute pivotal initiatives in Türkiye and work with international counterparts on global campaigns. Overall, you’ll bring a diverse perspective and make a positive impact on the music industry in the region. What You'll Do

Build trusted, long-term relationships with Turkish record labels, distributors, collecting societies, managers, and artists

Act as a key partner for the local music industry, helping creators and partners understand and make the most of Spotify’s tools and resources

Ensure priority local releases are delivered on day one and optimized for discovery, reach, and impact on the platform

Collaborate with editorial partners to shape localized content strategies that reflect the diversity of Turkish music and listener tastes

Drive artist engagement initiatives that deepen connections between artists and fans through platform features and digital activations

Partner cross-functionally with teams across marketing, PR, product, and global music to deliver strategic projects and campaigns

Represent Spotify at key industry events, festivals, and conferences across Istanbul and Türkiye

Track performance, analyze results, and share clear insights, presentations, and recommendations with internal stakeholders

Advocate for the needs of Turkish creators while helping ensure Spotify offers the strongest possible music experience in the market

Who You Are

You are experienced in artist and label relations, with 7+ years working at a digital music service, record label, distributor, or media company

You have a deep understanding of Türkiye’s music landscape, from traditional genres to emerging scenes, and how culture shapes music consumption

You bring a strong network of relationships across local labels, artists, managers, and industry partners

You are comfortable working with data and insights to inform strategy, prioritize efforts, and measure success

You communicate clearly and confidently, with strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills

You enjoy working in fast-moving environments and can manage multiple priorities with attention to detail

You stay curious about digital trends, social platforms, and new ways artists connect with fans

You are fluent in written and spoken Turkish and English

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.