Government Affairs Manager

Spotify

Global Affairs

Government Affairs

What You'll Do

• Engage regularly with policymakers in T rkiye, including members of the Grand National Assembly, relevant ministries, regulators, and key government stakeholders, representing Spotify s perspective on digital economy and creative sector issues
• Build deep expertise on public policy topics critical to Spotify in T rkiye, including music policy, content moderation and online safety, media regulation, digital taxation, copyright and licensing, digital competition policy, and data protection and privacy
• Identify, assess, and prioritize public policy developments affecting Spotify in T rkiye, and design thoughtful, effective advocacy strategies in partnership with global and regional colleagues
• Contribute to public policy initiatives across other MENA markets, working in close coordination with regional and global Government Affairs teams
• Collaborate with internal teams such as Communications, Trust & Safety, Legal, Product, and Market teams to align global policy positions with local realities and business goals
• Manage and coordinate the work of external consultants and policy advisors in T rkiye, ensuring consistency with Spotify s global strategy and high-quality stakeholder engagement
• Build constructive relationships with external stakeholders including trade associations, civil society organizations, academic experts, and members of the creative community to support thought leadership and coalition-building

Who You Are

• You have experience developing and executing public policy or government affairs strategies in complex regulatory environments
• You are comfortable working with government institutions, regulators, trade associations, and other public policy stakeholders
• You bring experience from government, a company, a trade association, or a combination of these environments
• You understand public policy issues affecting technology, digital platforms, media, or the creative economy
• You are able to think strategically while also diving into details to solve problems and move work forward
• You build trust easily and can work effectively across cultures, functions, and seniority levels
• You communicate clearly and persuasively, both in writing and verbally, in Turkish and English
• You approach advocacy with integrity, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset
• You are open to travel as needed and comfortable working across multiple markets

Where You'll Be

• This role is based in T rkiye, with travel expected to markets and when needed. This is not a remote position.

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