Head of PR and Communications, South Korea

Spotify

Spotify

Marketing & Communications
Seoul, South Korea
Posted on Dec 4, 2024

Head of PR and Communications
South Korea

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Spotify is seeking a Head of PR and Communications to lead all public relations and communications for our business in South Korea. Spotify is the world’s most popular audio platform, with over 640 million users worldwide, and we’re looking for a communications leader who will craft our incredible story for the South Korean market! The successful candidate will be a strategic problem solver and a hands-on implementer, leading proactive and reactive communications from planning to execution. They should balance a passion for creating compelling stories around music, audio and the role Spotify plays in culture and the ability to work cross-functionally with complementary functions such as marketing, music, podcast and operations. They should also be comfortable managing reputation and corporate communications and running an organic influencer program for Spotify in South Korea. This role will report to Spotify’s Asia-Pacific Head of Communications, based in Singapore.

Location

  • Seoul

Job type

Permanent

What You'll Do

  • Build and implement a communications strategy for South Korea that covers consumer, corporate communications and organic influencer relations
  • Work cross-functionally with the South Korean leadership team to determine communications plans and involvement in market initiatives
  • Identify storytelling opportunities that highlight Spotify’s role in technology, music and podcast industry
  • Act as a trusted communications counsel on the South Korean market to the cross-functional team and global communications team
  • Develop and execute proactive publicity campaigns that elevate the role Spotify plays in local culture
  • Have a keen understanding of all things audio and build compelling narratives for Spotify that media and KOLs will want to share
  • Manage external PR agencies and one PR manager, ensuring efficiencies of time and resources
  • Handle any issues and crisis communications

Who You Are

  • A minimum of 10 to 12 years of experience in PR and communications, preferably with experience in global technology companies
  • Strong music and creator industry knowledge, media contacts and relationships
  • Existing relationships with influencers and KOLs are a benefit
  • Strategic problem solver with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in both Korean and English
  • Ability to translate sophisticated concepts into clear communication
  • Strong understanding of data and insights
  • A great teammate who thinks globally

Where You'll Be

  • This position is based in our Seoul office

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Our global benefits

Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse.

Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success.

Global parental leave, six months off - fully paid - for all new parents.

All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub.

Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs.

Learn about life at Spotify

You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.

Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service with a community of more than 500 million users.