Director of US Government Affairs at Spotify

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Technology, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

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
Based in Washington, D.C., with requirement to be in the office 4-5 days per week

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

Skills

Government Affairs

Public Policy

Policy Advocacy

Legislative Engagement

Regulatory Affairs

Competition Policy

Stakeholder Engagement

Executive Branch Relations

Congressional Committees

Spotify

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

About Spotify

Spotify provides a digital music streaming service that allows users to access millions of songs and podcasts from various artists and creators. Users can choose between a free plan, which includes advertisements, and a premium subscription that offers an ad-free experience along with features like offline listening and higher sound quality. This tiered model caters to different user preferences and budgets. Spotify generates revenue through subscription fees from premium users and advertising from the free tier. Unlike its competitors, Spotify stands out with its extensive music library, user-friendly interface, and personalized playlists. The company's goal is to connect listeners with a wide range of audio content while supporting artists and advertisers.

Stockholms kommun, SwedenHeadquarters

2006Year Founded

$2,004.2MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse

Global parental leave, six months off - fully paid - for all new parents

Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs

Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success

All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub

Spotify On Tour, join your colleagues on trips to industry festivals and events

Risks

Accidental display of adult content may harm Spotify's reputation.

Creating its own music to avoid royalties could lead to legal issues.

Layoffs may affect Spotify's operational efficiency and employee morale.

Differentiation

Spotify offers a vast library of music and podcasts globally.

The platform's user-friendly interface enhances user experience and engagement.

Spotify's personalized playlists cater to individual user preferences.

Upsides

Spotify's AI-powered Wrapped feature enhances user engagement and personalization.

Expansion into political podcasting taps into new audience segments.

Growing podcast popularity in Africa presents expansion opportunities for Spotify.

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