The opportunity
Spotify is looking for a culturally fluent, strategically sharp, and creative Communications Lead to shape and share our story across MENAT+. You’ll lead communications across the Middle East, North Africa, Türkiye, and Pakistan, helping Spotify strengthen its reputation,…
What you'll do
Shape and execute an integrated communications strategy for MENAT+, putting: regional creators, audiences, and culture at the heart of Spotify’s storytelling.
Be a trusted communications partner to regional leadership, providing clear: counsel on business priorities, reputation, emerging issues, and high-impact moments.
Anticipate reputational opportunities and risks and help Spotify respond: thoughtfully and effectively as cultural, media, policy, and regulatory dynamics evolve.
Lead creator-first and earned-first storytelling that builds fandom,: discovery, and cultural relevance, finding compelling stories in emerging scenes, communities, and moments that matter locally.
Partner with Music, Podcasts, Product, Growth, Marketing, Public Affairs, and: other teams to develop communications that support Spotify’s regional priorities.
Connect MENAT+ priorities and perspectives with Spotify’s global: communications strategy, while translating global priorities in ways that resonate with local audiences.
What they're looking for
- You have 10+ years of communications experience, with experience leading: integrated work across consumer, corporate, reputation, and policy communications.
- You understand the media, cultural, and creator landscape across MENA,: Türkiye, Pakistan, or adjacent markets and know how to build communications strategies grounded in local context.
- You’re a strategic thinker and adaptable storyteller who can work across: earned media, executive communications, influencer engagement, and integrated channels.
- You understand how policy, regulatory, political, cultural, and media: developments can shape reputation and can turn that context into thoughtful communications advice.
- You’re fluent in English and Arabic and/or Turkish, with the ability to: communicate effectively with audiences, media, and stakeholders across the region.
- You bring sound judgment to sensitive or fast-moving situations and can give: senior leaders clear, considered advice when the stakes are high.
- You’re comfortable working across a global, cross-functional organisation and: can build alignment, share context, and influence without relying on formal authority.
- You’re curious about music, creators, culture, technology, and the changing: media landscape, and you bring a collaborative, resourceful, and hands-on approach to getting great work done.
