The Director of Government Affairs is responsible for developing and implementing strategic government affairs strategies in North Carolina and Virginia. This includes representing the company before state and local governments and administrative/regulatory agencies, managing franchising and procurement, external affairs, and community engagement, as well as strategically planning, managing, and executing other activities and events that advance the company’s overall objectives. The job requires solid local government affairs experience and a strong background in public policy and advocacy and will work under the direction of a Vice President. |
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- Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience
- Develop, build, and expand relationships with public officials and other influential policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels
- Coordinate with Senior leadership to grow grassroots and third-party support for the benefit of the company and its interests
- Coordinate with Senior leadership to develop strategies and effectively plan and execute initiatives to grow the company’s image within the communities managed.
- Manage interactions with local governments on permitting, right-of-way, and other local concerns
- Review, interpret and communicate terms and conditions of franchises, franchise-related agreements, and other contracts for implementation to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
- Manage franchise renewal and franchise transfer efforts for assigned franchises consistent with strategies and policies for the company
- Prepare franchise renewal applications and supporting data for renewal negotiations, develop renewal strategy, and participate in franchise renewal negotiations with municipalities
- Assist in the development and management of the company’s political contribution strategies, to the extent and as permitted under applicable law
- Represent the company before external constituencies, including elected officials and other state and local government agencies, commissions, and authorities, and organize and represent the company at community events and other external functions
- Support the efforts to draft, analyze, and/or present local ordinances, amendments, testimony, memoranda and other collateral material as necessary to perform legislative and regulatory advocacy
- Serve as a supporting or principal liaison between Charter and third-party organizations
- Represent the company at industry forums, as necessary
- Coordinate with Senior leadership to manage outside counsel, consultants and lobbyists, as necessary
- Manage responses to and company resolution of escalated complaints from government authorities as may be necessary
- Manage the identification of government-related state or local procurement and business opportunities and facilitate discussions with the business and assist them in developing responses
- Develop and execute approaches to support the company’s business objectives and to manage outreach and interactions with government constituencies related to our business and services
- Perform other duties as requested
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Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge | - Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Ability to 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 analyze and interpret legislation, regulation, contracts, and legal documents
- Ability to use personal computer and software applications (i.e., word processing, spreadsheet, presentations, etc.).
- 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
- Ability to work independently, but also to collaborate effectively with colleagues, peers and other internal and external constituencies
- Knowledge of cable, telecommunications and broadband products and services, and experience working with regulated industries
- Advocacy, lobbying and negotiation skills
- Political/government relations background
- Understanding of state and local government
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Required Education | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent |
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Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years | Experience in the cable or other regulated industry, government, public policy or legislative arenas - 5 Background in law, government or public policy |
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge |
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Preferred Education | Advanced degree in public administration, law or similar field |
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Preferred Related Work Experience and Number of Years |
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WORKING CONDITIONS |
- Normal office conditions
- Frequent travel required
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance
- Able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary
- Vision ability, close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
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