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Associate Director - Corporate & Policy Communications

extra holidays - extra parental leave

Remote:

Hybrid

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Expert & Leadership (>10 years)

Work from:

Stockholm (SE)

Offer summary

Qualifications:

10+ years of relevant experience, Tech/entertainment industry background preferred, Strong media relations and communications skills, Exceptional writing and problem-solving abilities, Fluency in English and Swedish.

Key responsabilities:

Develop and implement strategic corporate communication plans
Manage media relations, press events, and public perception monitoring
Build relationships with key media and influencers
Collaborate with teams globally on communication strategies
Handle sensitive issues and crisis management

Spotify XLarge https://www.lifeatspotify.com/

5001 - 10000 Employees

HQ: Stockholm

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Job description

Spotify’s Global Communications team is seeking an Associate Director of Corporate Communications based in Stockholm. This pivotal role will support the central team in safeguarding and enhancing Spotify’s brand image in Sweden, Europe, and globally. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in corporate communications, along with well-established connections with key European media, influencers, and decision-makers. This role is instrumental in driving Spotify’s corporate narratives on diverse topics, from innovation and support for artists to various business initiatives.

The Associate Director will also support local market teams in handling sensitive issues and managing narratives as needed. This role involves close collaboration with senior leaders across the organization. You will work with senior management and key partners across different time zones to develop and implement strategic, integrated communications plans and narratives, utilizing a mix of earned, owned, paid, and shared channels. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in global tech companies, be a self-starter, work autonomously, and bring a creative and innovative approach. This position reports to Spotify’s Co-Head of Global Communications.

What You'll Do

Strategically plan and implement tactics across media types and channels to elevate our policy and corporate stories

Propose and develop media and public affairs plans designed to achieve our corporate communications strategy

Plan and implement press gatherings and numerous other company events

Monitor media, social media, and public perception across relevant channels

Build and maintain strong relations with key media and influencers in order to drive communication objectives

Support Government Affairs with relationship building of key Swedish policy influencers and work to further underscore Spotify's role as one of the most prominent Swedish success stories

Proactively identify issues that are critical to Spotify’s business operations, brand and reputation

Reactively manage time-sensitive and/or risky situations and prepare mitigation and response plans

Collaborate cross-functionally with several teams across the company at varying levels and across time zones globally

Work with and on behalf of C-Suite executives to proactively tell Spotify’s story in Sweden, advising company leadership on issues related to public perception of, expectations from and reaction to company activities

Who You Are

At least 10 years of relevant experience, either in-house or at an agency

Experience working in the tech/entertainment industry is preferred

Excellent storyteller with strong interpersonal skills

Extensive media relations experience with key pan-European corporate/tech/business journalists

Exceptional writing, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and under pressure, without sacrificing attention to detail

Self-motivated independent worker with a hands-on demeanor who can prioritize

Collaborative individual who enjoys a fun and energetic workplace

Superb organizational skills including project management and agency management

Established experience managing multi-layered sensitive/crisis issues across various time zones and leading the response

Comfortable working as part of a globally distributed team