Music Content Specialist, Yoto
$70-80k
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2+ days a week in office (Brooklyn, NY)
Interactive audio platform for kids
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Interactive audio platform for kids
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$70-80k
+ Share Options
2+ days a week in office (Brooklyn, NY)
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help parents inspire the next generation of independent, creative minds.
Role
Who you are
- An unwavering passion for the power of music and a deep understanding of how the industry operates
- 3-5 years of experience working within the music industry - at a label, publisher, media company or agency - ideally with specific music licensing experience
- A strong attention to detail with proven project management skills
- An ability to creatively curate and select music that works for younger audiences and families
- A natural problem solver who thrives on finding creative solutions and adapting to challenges as they come
- A team player who enjoys working collaboratively, sharing ideas, and supporting colleagues to achieve common goals
- A positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to take initiative and continuously learn in an ever-evolving industry
Desirable
- A growing network of contacts throughout the industry and a hunger to grow and nurture that further
What the job involves
- Working with the Head of Music to help manage our global partnerships with major and indie labels, artists, publishers and composers
- Overseeing all project management elements including, planning, scheduling and reporting
- Selecting titles to release as Yoto Cards and working with partners and internal teams to manage the process, from contracting to production through to marketing - keep our partners involved and informed throughout
- Coordinating all partner reporting requirements - labels, publisher. PROs and CMOs
- Helping program our much-loved radio stations - keeping them fresh, interesting and engaging for listeners around the world
- Sourcing of new labels, artists and creative talent in new markets as licensed or marketplace partners, or to work on Yoto Original music projects. Managing agreements, briefing, feedback and delivery
- Manage ad-hoc music licensing requests from other parts of the business
Our take
A key development in the last 5 years has been a move towards screen-based kids entertainment like apps and streaming services. However, more recently there have been concerns that excessive screen time for children can be damaging to health and development. So, many consumers are looking for alternative products which will expose children to modernity without the drawbacks of many modern devices. This is the demand which Yoto is setting out to capitalise on.
Yoto's product - a screen-free audio platform - enables children to access features such as audiobooks, podcasts, and soundscapes via physical cards inserted into the device. The Yoto Player has received considerable early praise from consumers and from investors also, who granted Yoto considerable funding.
Perhaps the most difficult challenge for a business operating in the highly competitive children's toys market is keeping its product current. However, Yoto's software is fully customisable, meaning that alongside its library of content, parents can add their own audio files to the device to suit the interests of their children. This imbibes Yoto with a customisability that gives it an edge, especially as children's tastes change with age.
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Company
Employee endorsements
Flexible working
"At Yoto I'm treated as an adult, and given the autonomy to get on with what I need to get done at work while also getting done what I need to in my..."
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jun 2024
$23m
ANGEL
May 2021
$17m
SERIES A
Total funding: $43.3m
Company benefits
- Your birthday off
- Choice-based approach to where you work - we encourage everyone to come in to the office minimum once a month
- A Work from Anywhere policy giving you the opportunity to work from a different location for a temporary period
- Yoto player and starter pack of cards
- Company socials and celebrations, including our annual Yoto Fest
- 2x volunteer days a year
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Family-friendly leave
- Noncontributory Long Term Disability Insurance and Life Assurance / AD&D insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Medical, Vision and dental insurance
- 31 PTO days per year, which include 20 vacation days, plus 11 holidays
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Company HQ
Somers Town, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Ben Drury
(CEO)They have extensive experience as a Non Executive Director for the likes of Marmalade and Intercede. Since 2016, they have also been a board member and investor for Pimoroni.
Filip Denker
(Co-Founder)They co-founded Yoto alongside Ben in 2017.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Yoto
- At Yoto, we love creating a world where childhood is rich with discovery and joy. We’re also passionate about building a workplace where everyone can thrive - both professionally and personally. We value flexibility and give our team the freedom to balance life and work in ways that suit them. We're committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, feel valued and supported. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group holds bi-monthly forums to elevate diverse voices and perspectives, ensuring everyone at Yoto feels heard, respected, and appreciated. We don’t just embrace differences - we celebrate them. We share audio content from a vibrant and diverse community of creators (check out our DEI selection), and we are building a team that reflects that same diversity. We invite candidates from all walks of life to explore opportunities with us and join a company that champions flexibility, equity, and inclusion. Take a look at our website for more information on our approach to People and Planet.
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