Executive Assistant - Government Affairs

Spotify•Washington D.C., WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

You’ll join Spotify’s Global Government Affairs and Public Policy team, and will be based in Washington, DC. This team works closely with policymakers, regulators, and industry partners to help shape policy conversations that impact creators, users, and the broader digital ecosystem. In this role, you’ll act as a key operational partner to senior leadership—helping drive coordination, communication, and execution across a fast-moving and highly visible environment.

Requirements

5+ years of experience supporting senior leaders, ideally in government affairs, policy, or a related environment
Highly skilled in building clear, compelling presentations (Google Slides or similar) for executive and external audiences
Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and strong judgment
Communicate clearly and can adapt your style for different audiences, including senior leaders and external stakeholders
Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across teams and functions
Proactive and anticipate needs, solving problems before they arise
Comfortable operating across multiple workstreams and connecting the dots between them
Manage your time effectively and adjust quickly as priorities shift
Experienced with Google Workspace and collaboration tools such as Slack
Open to occasional travel as needed
Bring a steady, reliable approach and thrive in dynamic environments

Responsibilities

Manage complex, fast-moving calendars across multiple time zones, ensuring leaders are focused on high-priority government and policy engagements
Build high-quality presentations and briefing materials for internal leadership, policymakers, and external stakeholders
Prepare leaders for meetings by developing agendas, compiling background materials, and ensuring alignment on key messages
Coordinate policy meetings, stakeholder engagements, and internal briefings with strong attention to detail
Support logistics for external engagements and events in Washington, DC, including coordination with venues, security, and cross-functional partners
Support inbox and communications management, prioritizing time-sensitive requests and drafting responses when needed
Track key policy priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, ensuring follow-through across multiple workstreams
Arrange business travel, including detailed itineraries for policy-related engagements
Manage expense reporting and ensure compliance with internal policies
Take on operational projects that improve team efficiency, including workflow optimization and documentation
Serve as a reliable point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders, representing Spotify with professionalism and care