Executive Assistant - Government Affairs

What You'll Do

• 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

Who You Are

• You have 5+ years of experience supporting senior leaders, ideally in government affairs, policy, or a related environment

• You are highly skilled in building clear, compelling presentations (Google Slides or similar) for executive and external audiences

• You handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and strong judgment

• You communicate clearly and can adapt your style for different audiences, including senior leaders and external stakeholders

• You are highly organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment

• You build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across teams and functions

• You are proactive and anticipate needs, solving problems before they arise

• You are comfortable operating across multiple workstreams and connecting the dots between them

• You manage your time effectively and adjust quickly as priorities shift

• You are experienced with Google Workspace and collaboration tools such as Slack

• You are open to occasional travel as needed

• You bring a steady, reliable approach and thrive in dynamic environments

Where You'll Be

This role is based in Washington, DC