Spotify is seeking an Executive Assistant to support our Senior Director of Public Affairs. This role is a balancing act: owning the day-to-day tasks of any excellent EA — leading all aspects of schedules, preparing for meetings, and coordinating events — in addition to higher-order work like handling sensitive information and relationships, tackling special projects, and proactively solving problems of all magnitude. This is a highly transparent position with exposure to key internal and external collaborators.
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
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
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
Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.
Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.
Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.
At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you in any way we can.
Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.
