2 Book Editors

We are growing our world-class Books editorial team and are seeking 1 Editor fluent in Spanish and Italian and 1 Editor fluent in Polish to join the Books team. In this role, you will own storefronts across Spain, Italy, and San Marino or Poland, acting as an all-genre specialist with a deep understanding of listener needs across every category. This is an opportunity to help launch and shape the book experience in Southern Europe.

The right candidate has a solid grounding in books editorial and/or bookselling, hands-on experience with digital content, a deep understanding of the publishing industry, and a genuine passion for books. You will be fluent in Spanish and Italian or Polish, with thorough knowledge of the cultures and publishing landscapes of your markets. You will be organised, a strong communicator, and eager to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment alongside a variety of teams and partners.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and contribute to editorial strategy for books across Spain, Italy, and San Marino or Poland.
• Take full ownership of the storefronts for your markets, acting as an all-genre specialist with a comprehensive understanding of what listeners need across every category.
• Support, curate, and manage a tight, high-priority set of editorial programmes across your markets.
• Write copy, review, and tag content for both forward-facing editorial programmes and internal communications.
• Develop and maintain publisher relationships across Spain and Italy.
• Assess publisher-suggested titles for editorial and wider Books cross-functional activities, and propose additional editorial-led promotions grounded in cultural awareness and trendspotting.
• Collaborate closely with the wider Editorial team to align on regional editorial strategy and share cross-market insights.
• Use research, cultural insights, and data analytics to continually enhance the editorial lens for the books platform.
• Work and collaborate with regional cross-functional teams when feasible to highlight and champion books.
• Optional: Build your public editorial presence where possible by attending book festivals, conventions, cultural events, and publisher previews, and engaging with relevant media opportunities.

What You’ll Bring

• 3–5 years of experience editing, curating, or merchandising content at a digital-first platform, a publishing house, or a major books retailer.
• Fluency in Spanish and Italian or Polish and strong English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with global teams.
• A deep understanding of the Spanish and Italian or Polish publishing landscapes and a passion for connecting listeners with great content.
• Ability to balance commercial recommendations with diverse, representative programming.
• A keen sense of what makes titles appropriate for different situations, and the ability to quickly identify authors, series, and titles to recommend.
• Comfort using both quantitative and qualitative data to inform editorial decisions.
• Experience building and implementing diverse recommendations that reflect a broad range of cultures, people, and perspectives.
• A passion for the evolution of audio and enthusiasm for spoken-word content.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

Workplace and Dates

• Workplace: Sweden
• Start/end date: 2026-09-14 to 2027-03-13