Manager

What You'll Do

• Lead communications for Spotify’s platform ecosystem, including APIs, tools, integrations, and platforms such as Backstage, and drive technical storytelling across engineering blog content and research publications

• Partner closely with Spotify’s Head of Technology & Platforms and its VP of Engineering, product, engineering, and research teams, as well as external partners across emerging technologies, to shape narratives and support key launches and initiatives

• Lead communications for Spotify’s platform ecosystem, including APIs, tools, and integrations, and drive technical storytelling across engineering blog content and research publications

• Support product communications for podcast and creator-focused innovations in collaboration with cross-functional teams

• Manage complex, high-impact product and technology communications with sound judgment and clarity

• Work with senior leadership and technical spokespeople on media engagements, speaking opportunities, and industry events

• Collaborate with global and regional communications teams to develop strategies that scale across markets

• Manage external agency partners to support execution of communications programs

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media, creators, and industry voices across tech, business, and cultural verticals

• Identify new ways to drive authentic storytelling, including unique and compelling visual and social campaigns, and keep a strong pulse on the latest trends

Who You Are

• 7+ years of experience in communications, with a focus on technology, product, and consumer-facing platforms

• Complete immersion in and obsessions with the AI landscape, with experience supporting both internal and external communications for AI-driven products, platforms, or initiatives

• Deep understanding of trends shaping the technology, media, and audio landscape

• Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives for both technical and consumer audiences

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong editorial judgment

• Proven track record of developing and executing global communications strategies across product and technology initiatives

• Experience advising senior leaders and technical spokespeople, and partnering with product, engineering, and research teams, with strong credibility in technical environments

• Strong problem-solver with sound judgment, able to navigate fast-moving and complex communications challenges

• Established relationships with creators and traditional media across tech, business, and consumer, especially with emerging voices across the EU who are building a passionate niche/community 

• Self-starter who can operate autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively across teams in a fast-paced, global environment, including across time zones