What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, State Policy position at National Association of Broadcasters?
About Us
The National Association of Broadcasters is the voice for the nation's radio and television broadcasters. As the premier trade association for broadcasters, NAB advances the interests of our members in federal government, industry and public affairs; improves the quality and profitability of broadcasting; encourages content and technology innovation; and spotlights the important and unique ways stations serve their communities.
NAB delivers value to our members through advocacy, education and innovation.
Summary
The Director, State Policy position is responsible for creating and implementing successful strategies to achieve the organization’s goals on policy issues impacting the broadcast industry.
Essential Functions
Under the direction of the EVP, Government Relations, develop state and local advocacy strategies to address issues impacting the broadcast industry.
Monitor emerging state issues and advise Government Relations team on potential impact on broadcast members.
Develop state and local advocacy materials, including letters, testimony and one-pagers in support of the association’s policy goals.
Work with members of the advocacy team to execute tactics that influence state and local legislation which impact local broadcasters. Coordinate state and local political engagement where necessary, working in close collaboration with SVP of State Associations.
Grow and maintain a network of relationships with state legislators and staff, along with state association executives.
Organize and conduct successful advocacy efforts in conjunction with the NAB Government Relations Department and the 50 state broadcast associations to include, but not limited to writing emails, drafting issue sheets and editing materials relating to NAB’s advocacy efforts.
Consistent management of external legislative tracking.
Attend state broadcast association conventions as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Four-year degree and 7 years of advocacy or related experience.
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
Strong interpersonal skills when interfacing with members.
Proven ability to represent the organization in a non-partisan manner.
Thorough knowledge of legislative process.
Ability to conduct research and in-depth analysis of complex issues related to our organization.
Ability to travel domestically up to 20% of the time.
Preferred Education and Experience
Demonstrated work experience with state and local government.
Demonstrated understanding of top issues for broadcasters.
Work Location and Schedule
This position is eligible for NAB's Hybrid Work Schedule of three days (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday) in the D.C. office each week.
NAB is an equal opportunity employer. NAB strictly prohibits all forms of unlawful discrimination and/or harassment, including discrimination and/or harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of legally protected status or condition.
