# Associate Director, Podcast Policy
**Company:** [Spotify](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/spotify)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Policy Strategy, Trust & Safety, Program Management, Product Strategy, Content Governance, Cross-Functional Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Ai Policy, Platform Policy, Regulatory Engagement
**Posted:** 2026-04-30
> Lead Spotify’s global podcast policy strategy, shaping AI, safety, monetization, and creator standards. Partner with Legal, Product, Trust & Safety, and external regulators to develop and operationalize scalable policy frameworks.
## Job Description
## 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
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