This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Actively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
- Contributes to and supports Spectrum’s government affairs and public policy strategies and tactics.
- Develops, builds and expands relationships with public officials and other influential policy makers.
- Assists in the development and management of the company’s political contribution strategies, where permitted under applicable law.
- Drafts, analyzes and/or presents legislation, amendments, and testimony as necessary and performs legislative and regulatory advocacy.
- Manages outside counsel, consultants or lobbysts as necessary.
- Works collaboratively with supervisors, peers and outside consultants to develop and grow grassroots and third-party support for the benefit of the company and its interests.
- Develops budgets and effectively plans and executes initiatives to grow the company’s image.
- Represents the company before external constituencies, including elected officials and other government agencies, commissions and authorities, and organizes and represents the company at community events and other external functions.
- Manages interactions with government officials on permitting, right-of-way and other concerns.
- Responds to and monitors resolution of escalated complaints from government authorities.
- Helps identify government-related business opportunities and facilitates discussions with business and assists them in developing responses for government procurement.
Working Conditions
- Normal office conditions.
- Some travel required.
- Able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
- Vision ability: close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Experience
- 8+ years of advocacy, lobbying and negotiation experience.
- 8+ years of political/government relations experience.
- 8+ years of related experience in the cable industry, government, public policy or legislative arenas.
Skills
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks.
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legislation, regulation, contracts, franchises and legal documents.
- Ability to use personal computer and software applications (i.e., word processing, spreadsheet, presentations, etc.).
- Ability to work independently, but also collaborate effectively with colleagues, peers and other internal and external constituencies.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance and operate with integrity and within company values; maintain high standards for ethical practice.
- Background in law or public policy required.
- Understanding of state and local government.
- Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record within company standards and auto insurance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of cable, telecommunications and broadband products, services and regulation preferred.
PGA
A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.
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