Associate Director, Podcast Policy

What You'll Do

• Define and lead Spotify’s global podcast policy strategy, translating business priorities into clear, actionable frameworks
• Partner closely with Global Platform Policy teams in key areas including content classification, safety, monetization, misinformation, and platform integrity
• Establish Spotify’s point of view on AI in podcasts, including synthetic voices, generative content, and disclosure standards
• Lead complex, cross-functional policy programs from concept to launch, including scoping, stakeholder alignment, execution planning, and delivery
• Translate policy into scalable operational systems, partnering with Product, Trust & Safety, and Content Platform teams on detection, classification, enforcement, and appeals workflows
• Drive end-to-end program management for major policy initiatives—ensuring clear ownership, timelines, dependencies, and measurable outcomes across teams
• Build and maintain operating models and processes for how podcast policy is developed, implemented, and iterated over time
• Lead policy communication and education efforts, ensuring creators and partners understand what policies are, why they exist, and how they are applied
• Collaborate with Comms and PR to manage external positioning and high-visibility policy issues
• Define success metrics and drive a continuous improvement loop across policy development, launch, and iteration

Who You Are

• 8+ years of experience in policy, trust & safety, program management, product strategy, operations, or content governance
• Led high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that influence product, business, or platform direction
• Experienced in driving strategy and execution at scale, with the ability to move from ambiguity to clear plans and outcomes
• Track record of influencing senior stakeholders and aligning teams across functions, including Legal, Product, and Communications
• Highly organized and execution-focused, with the ability to drive clarity, accountability, and momentum across complex programs
• Strong understanding of digital content ecosystems (podcasts, video, music, or social platforms)
• Clear and thoughtful perspective on AI, synthetic media, and platform responsibility
• Exceptional communicator, able to translate complex topics into clear, actionable guidance for both internal and external audiences
• Comfortable representing your organization with external stakeholders, including regulators, industry groups, and partners