Director of US Government Affairs

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We are seeking a dynamic, hard-working, strategic candidate to join Spotify’s Global Government Affairs team in Washington, DC as Director of US Government Affairs. The Government Affairs team is charged with understanding the global and local policy landscape in relation to Spotify’s business objectives and advocating on the company’s behalf on critical public policy issues, including Spotify’s ability to compete fairly and thrive as a platform for your favorite music, podcasts and audiobooks that welcomes artistic expression, ideas, perspectives, and voices. We represent the company before legislators and regulators, see around corners, and mitigate potential risks.The Director of US Government Affairs will work as part of a global government affairs team, coordinating closely with colleagues on the team, as well as other groups throughout Spotify in order to craft effective, consistent positions on the issues of greatest importance to our company. This position will report to the Head of Global Government Affairs and will be located in our Washington, DC office. What You'll Do
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 Who You Are
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 Where You'll Be
This role is based in Washington ; We require this position to be in the office 4-5 days per week. The United States base range for this position is $226,676-$323,823, plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays.
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Washington
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