Description
Do you love technology, the people who build it, and, most importantly, helping them bring it to life for the people who can't wait to use it? We're looking for a passionate and innovative PR Manager, Product & Tech Communications to shape and amplify the narrative around Spotify's evolving technology platform.
In this role, you will develop and execute global communications strategies across product, engineering, and emerging technology initiatives, including AI, infrastructure, and developer ecosystems. You'll bring complex innovations to life for a broad range of audiences. You'll partner closely with product, engineering, and research teams to translate technical advancements into digestible and compelling stories that enhance the Spotify experience both on and off platform.
This role also plays a key part in proactively managing and navigating high-impact communications issues across product and technology.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Where You'll Be
This role is based in London, UK. 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. We ask that you come in 2-3 times per week.