Executive Assistant – Government Affairs

About the role

Spotify’s Global Government Affairs and Public Policy team in Washington, DC is seeking an Executive Assistant to support senior leadership. You will act as an operational partner, ensuring smooth coordination of high‑visibility policy engagements and internal initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex, multi‑time‑zone calendars for senior leaders, prioritising critical government and policy meetings.
• Prepare high‑quality presentations, briefing decks and agenda materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate policy meetings, stakeholder engagements and internal briefings with meticulous attention to detail.
• Handle logistics for external events, including venue, security and cross‑functional coordination.
• Oversee inbox management, draft time‑sensitive responses and track policy priorities, deadlines and deliverables.
• Arrange detailed travel itineraries for policy‑related trips and manage expense reporting in line with company policies.
• Lead operational projects that improve team efficiency, such as workflow optimisation and documentation.
• Serve as a reliable point of contact for internal teams and external partners, representing Spotify professionally.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience supporting senior leaders, preferably in government affairs, policy or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, adaptable to senior and external audiences.
• Highly organized, able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive problem‑solver who anticipates needs and connects cross‑functional workstreams.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency with Google Slides (or equivalent presentation tools).
• Strong experience using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar).
• Familiarity with Slack for team collaboration.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $92,933–$132,762 USD per year.
• Opportunity to work at a leading global music streaming company.
• Dynamic, mission‑driven environment shaping public policy for the digital ecosystem.