Job Description

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.
Job Summary Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Government & Community Affairs ("GCA"), District 3, this role leads local governmental policy and advocacy matters for Indiana and Kentucky. Develops and implements local strategies, monitors ordinances, and assists in facilitation of state and local government-facing business initiatives. This role will directly manage a team as well as coordinate with the state lead on state and local membership organizations. Assists with corporate initiatives and works with state GCA to coordinate community affairs activities.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and implement local government advocacy strategies, monitor ordinances, and local government affairs activity. Build strategies and tactics to effectively advocate for company priorities in all levels of local government.
• Develops and maintains relationships with government representatives and regulators at the local level. Travel to attend meetings, hearings, or other events to represent the company.
• Monitor local legislative activity affecting Comcast NBCUniversal business interests. Work closely with the HQ Shared Services Policy team to review ordinances and receive policy direction from subject matter experts. Execute advocacy strategies and tactics based on the company's policy guidance.
• Assist in facilitation of state and local government-facing business initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support at all management levels to ensure consistent and sound local government policy and enhance communication with local officials in all levels of government.
• Assist in coordination with HQ Shared Services Regulatory Affairs, Franchising on all franchising activity.
• Assist with the resolution of complex and/or difficult franchise renewals, franchise transfers, and franchise non-compliance issues.
• Oversee corporate initiatives and work with state GCA to coordinate community affairs activities.
• Draft and analyze local legislative testimony.
• Develop relationships on behalf of Comcast with coalition and industry trade associations.
• Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with key areas of technology and/or telecommunications policy.
• Progressively responsible experience in government affairs related disciplines working with city councils, mayors, legislators, government agencies, political campaigns, or associations with recent experience.
• Strong team player and willingness to assist department in various tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities and possess good organization skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and represent Comcast in a positive, professional manner.
• Ability to build relationships as well as work collaboratively to build consensus and positive buy-in/support for initiatives.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, able to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization both in written and oral form.
• Proven project management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional time management and strong eye for detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel required: 25-30%

EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor's degree.
YEARS EXPERIENCE: 10+ years related experience.
Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Skills Business Initiatives, Leadership, Taking Initiative
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Education Bachelor's Degree
Certifications (if applicable)
Relevant Work Experience 10 Years +
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Skills Required