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Spotify · via Lever
Communications Lead - MENAT+
Dubai · On-site
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Lead corporate, executive, internal, and B2B communications, including executive positioning, thought leadership, media engagement, and strategic messaging.
- Lead agency relationships and budgets with creativity and discipline, developing efficient approaches that deliver high-quality, locally relevant work across a diverse geographic footprint.
Requirements
- 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.
- This role is based in Dubai
- We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home.