Spotify · 3 months ago
Director of US Government Affairs
Washington D.C.
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$227K/yr - $324K/yr
10+ years expSpotify is seeking a dynamic and strategic candidate to join their Global Government Affairs team as the Director of US Government Affairs. The role involves engaging with policymakers, developing expertise in key public policy issues, and coordinating advocacy strategies to advance Spotify's interests.
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Responsibilities
Engage regularly with policymakers with a focus on the Executive Branch, Members of Congress, and key Congressional Committees
Develop expertise on the public policy issues of greatest commercial and reputational importance to Spotify, including competition policy, free speech, copyright protection and licensing, and more
Identify and evaluate the top-priority public policy issues affecting Spotify and work with the Head of Global Government Affairs and US-focused teammates to develop and execute effective advocacy strategies around them
Work closely with other groups and departments inside Spotify -- including product, legal, communications, and trust and safety -- to understand the priorities of internal partners, and create approaches to policy issues that advance the interests of Spotify
Direct the work of consultants to advance Spotify’s goals
Drive engagement, partnerships, and thought leadership on key public policy issues with external organizations such as trade associations and civil society organizations
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience developing and implementing public policy strategies and interacting professionally in a public policy environment
Experience working in government, for a company, and/or a trade association
Outstanding existing relationships and the ability to build new ones with Congress, the Executive Branch, civil society organizations, peers at Spotify and in other companies, and more
Demonstrated ability to develop innovative and pragmatic approaches and business-focused solutions to regulatory and legislative challenges and developments
A propensity for thinking strategically and a track record of achieving results
Excellent interpersonal skills with an absolute commitment to professionalism and collegiality
Outstanding written and oral communications skills to represent Spotify
Benefits
Health insurance
Six month paid parental leave
401(k) retirement plan
23 paid days off
13 paid flexible holidays
Company
Spotify
Spotify is a commercial music streaming service that provides restricted digital content from a range of record labels and artists.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.09BKey Investors
ValueAct CapitalManhattan Venture Partners (MVP)Goldman Sachs Investment Partners
2023-02-10Post Ipo Equity
2021-02-25Post Ipo Debt
2018-04-03IPO
Leadership Team
Alex Norstrom
Co-CEO
Daniel Ek
Chairman & CEO
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