Job Description

Locations

• Mumbai, India

Salary

Skills Required

• developing and implementing public policy strategiesintermediate
• interacting professionally in a public policy environmentintermediate
• strong understanding of the content and technology sector and/or the music sector & policyintermediate
• outstanding existing relationships and the ability to build new onesintermediate
• develop innovative and pragmatic approaches and business-focused solutionsintermediate
• thinking strategicallyintermediate
• excellent interpersonal skillsintermediate
• outstanding written and oral communications skillsintermediate
• Full English & Hindi proficiencyintermediate

Required Qualifications

• You have at least 15+ years of experience developing and implementing public policy strategies and interacting professionally in a public policy environment. (experience)
• Strong understanding of the content and technology sector and/or the music sector & policy (familiarity with policy issues, including competition and platform policy, AI policy and/or digital content issues would be an asset). (experience)
• Experience working in government, for a company, and/or a trade association. (experience)
• Outstanding existing relationships and the ability to build new ones with key government agencies such MIB, MEITY, and the Ministry of Culture; Parliament; other government stakeholders; civil society organizations; peers at Spotify and in other companies; and more. (experience)
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative and pragmatic approaches and business-focused solutions to regulatory and legislative challenges and developments. (experience)
• A propensity for thinking strategically and a track record of achieving results. (experience)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an absolute commitment to professionalism and collegiality. (experience)
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills to represent Spotify. (experience)
• Full English & Hindi proficiency, additional languages an asset. (experience)
• This role is based in Mumbai or Delhi, with regular travel as part of your work. This is not a remote position. (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• familiarity with policy issues, including competition and platform policy, AI policy and/or digital content issues would be an asset (experience)
• additional languages an asset (experience)

Responsibilities

• Serve as Spotify’s primary representative to the Government of India, supervising engagement with key ministries, regulators, and policymakers to advance Spotify’s strategic and policy interests.
• Identify and prioritize public policy issues affecting Spotify in India — such as competition policy, content regulation, and copyright — and develop and implement effective advocacy strategies in coordination with global and regional teams.
• Work closely with internal partners (communications, product, legal, and trust & safety) to align policy initiatives with business objectives and ensure coordinated company positions.
• Build strategic relationships with trade associations, creative sector and streaming industry coalitions, and civil society organizations to strengthen Spotify’s policy influence and reputation.
• Monitor and assess legislative, regulatory, and policy developments in India; provide clear counsel on risks, opportunities, and recommended company positions.
• Direct the work of external consultants and coordinate with cross-functional leaders to ensure cohesive, impactful engagement across the region.

Benefits

• general: There will be some in-person meetings, but it still allows for flexibility to work from home. We ask that you come to the office 2 to 3 times per week.

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