Executive Assistant - Trust & Safety and Government Affairs at Spotify

Spotify is seeking an Executive Assistant within the Public Affairs Team to serve as a strategic partner to the Global Head of Trust & Safety and VP of Government Affairs and Public Policy. This role is a balancing act: managing the day-to-day tasks of any phenomenal EA - leading all aspects of schedules, preparing for meetings, and coordinating events - in addition to adjacent work like handling sensitive information, building relationships with key members of the company, taking on special projects, and proactively solving problems large and small. This is a highly visible position with exposure to key internal and external stakeholders.

What You'll Do

Manage complex and fast-moving calendars across multiple time zones, helping leaders stay focused on the highest-impact work
Prepare for meetings by building agendas, gathering materials, and capturing clear notes and next steps
Coordinate team meetings, trainings, and internal events, ensuring everything runs smoothly end-to-end
Lead logistics for external events, working closely with travel, IT, and venue partners
Support inbox management, including prioritizing messages, drafting responses, and tracking follow-ups
Keep track of key priorities, projects, and deadlines, acting as a central point of coordination for the team
Arrange business travel, including flights, accommodations, and detailed itineraries
Manage expense reporting and review team expenses in line with internal policies
Take on special projects and improve workflows that help the team operate more effectively
Represent Spotify in interactions with guests and external partners with professionalism and care

Who You Are

• You have 7+ years of experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced environment
• You are experienced in handling sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
• You communicate clearly and thoughtfully, both in writing and in person
• You are highly organized and know how to manage multiple priorities without losing track of details
• You build strong working relationships across teams and with external partners
• You are comfortable working across different workstreams and connecting the dots between them
• You take initiative and look for ways to solve problems before they escalate
• You manage your time well and adjust quickly as priorities shift
• You are experienced with tools like Google Workspace (Calendar, Docs, Slides), and collaboration tools such as Slack
• You are open to occasional travel as needed
• You enjoy working in a dynamic environment and bring a steady, reliable approach to your work

Where You'll Be

• This role is based in New York, NY or Washington, DC
• We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings and events, but still allows for flexibility to work from home.
• We ask that you come in 2–3 times per week