Manager - EU Government Affairs
Brussels
Public Affairs – Government Affairs /
Permanent /
Hybrid
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic candidate to join Spotify’s EU Government Affairs team in Brussels as Manager - EU 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. We represent the company before legislators and regulators, interact with civil society and industry, see around corners, and mitigate potential risks.
In this role you will be an active member and will provide advice and external advocacy on policy matters that have an impact on Spotify in Europe. You will report to our Senior Director of European Policy and will be based in our Brussels office.
What You'll Do
- Engage regularly with EU policymakers including the Commission, Parliament, Council, and policymakers at national level
- Work on the priority public policy issues affecting Spotify in the EU - with a focus on music, copyright and cultural issues, but also on issues including platforms and content regulation, and consumer rules. You will be responsible for managing these files and developing and implementing effective advocacy strategies.
- Work closely with other groups and departments inside Spotify -- including legal, licensing, communications, social impact, compliance and trust and safety -- to understand the priorities of internal partners, and create approaches to key policy issues that advance the interests of Spotify
- Develop engagement and partnerships with external organizations such as trade associations and civil society organizations
Who You Are
- 5+ years of experience in EU government affairs, for a government/public authority, a company, and/or a trade association
- Expertise on regulatory issues, especially in the field of copyright, licensing, and cultural policies
- Excellent understanding of tech sector and policy, and ability to rapidly understand and master complex policy issues
- Strong written and oral communications skills & attention to detail
- Ability to work with a cross section of stakeholders, including trade associations, companies, civil society
- Ability to work independently, across time zones and cultures
- Full English language proficiency is required
- Knowledge of German or Swedish language is a strong asset
Where You'll Be
- Hybrid role based in our Brussels offices (average 2 to 3 days a week required)
Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.
Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.
