JOB OPENING: Vice President, Government & External Affairs, Latin America

Overview

The VP, Government & External Affairs Latin America is responsible for leading the advocacy efforts of the Digital Media Association. in the Latin America region. This new role aims to influence policy decisions and legislation that can impact the world’s leading music streaming companies in the key Latin America countries where DIMA is active. The role supports the development and implementation of external relations and communications strategies that will enhance the organization’s reputation, strengthen relationships with key policy makers and industry representatives and drive advocacy efforts.

Reports directly to the CEO.

Responsibilities

 Policy and Advocacy

• Develop and execute DIMA´s political and public policy strategy in Latin America.
• Lead advocacy efforts to influence policy decisions and legislation affecting DIMA and its member companies.
• Engage with policymakers, regulators, member companies, and external stakeholders to advance key legislative and regulatory priorities.
• Monitor, analyze, and translate legislative and regulatory developments into policy positions, advocacy strategies, and actionable recommendations for DIMA and its members.
• Draft, edit and review policy documents, consultation responses, briefing materials, testimony, talking points and correspondence.
• Identify opportunities for third-party engagement and coalition-building.

Consultant Oversight & Regional Coordination

• Direct DIMA’s consultants and advisers across the region: set scopes and priorities, establish common reporting standards, and evaluate performance against agreed indicators.
• Consolidate regulatory reporting and political intelligence into regional analyses and actionable recommendations for DIMA leadership and member companies.

Public Relations & Communications

• With support from external consultants, coordinate the development and implementation of public relations campaigns to enhance visibility, manage reputation, and promote key initiatives.

Events & Partnerships

• Support the delivery of the DIMA events strategy.
• Organize and deliver briefings and events, and represent DIMA at industry conferences, policy forums and other external engagements.
• Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives with member companies and external stakeholders.

Research

• Coordinate with consultants and external experts to identify priority areas for research, develop proposals, define contours, and coordinate throughout project lifespan.
• Support the delivery of reports including coordination of design and production.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience, including roles such as work in the legislature, agency, trade association or consultancy.
• Experience working on entertainment, technology and media policy, with a particular preference for experience in the digital content industry.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience collaborating with multiple teams.
• Excellent judgement, research skills, and attention to detail.

To apply, please email your resume to contact@dima.org and include “Vice President, Government & External Affairs, Latin America – Full Name” in the subject line.