Vice President, European Public Policy & Government Affairs

What you’ll do:

• Foster relationships and coordinate with government officials, policymakers, industry associations, and other key stakeholders to anticipate risks and opportunities, strategically advise, and advocate on behalf of SME. As a result, applicant must be a polished professional with appropriate level of experience and seniority
• Work closely with SME public policy & government affairs teams based in New York and Washington, D.C., as well as the company’s Corporate Communications team
• Develop and execute a regional strategy to prioritise advocacy on the company’s most pressing issues
• Build strong working relationship with country-level MDs, GMs, BA and corporate communication leads
• Liaise with designated trade and business associations and advocacy groups regarding political, legislative and regulatory issues of importance to the company
• Monitor progress of legislative and regulatory issues of interest to the company and provide analysis to relevant SME executives.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the long-term implications of decisions and actions on behalf of SME
• Reports to SME’s EVP, Global Public Policy & Government Relations

Who you are:

• Proactive problem-solver with sound judgment and maturity, who is business-savvy and can work with company executives to develop policy strategies for addressing anticipated business needs
• Aptitude for leading and managing associations and stakeholder groups
• Exhibition of sharp political acumen and well-developed advocacy abilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a significant background in verbal and written presentations and public speaking, for both internal and external audiences
• Superior analytical, organization, and follow-through skills
• The ideal candidate will bring significant substantive understanding of the industry and have a proven depth and breadth of U.K/European public policy and government affairs expertise
• Track record of high-quality work and strong, demonstrated results
• Experience operating effectively in a global environment
• Impeccable integrity and poise
• Knowledge of music industry is preferred
• Must speak English, proficiency in other languages such as French or German desirable
• Flexibility to work and travel across multiple time zones as required
• Bachelor’s Degree is required, and an advanced degree such as an LL.M. is preferred

What we give you:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• We invest in your professional growth & development

Equal Opportunities

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Please note that applicants must be at least 18 years of age.