Job Summary
The Executive Director of Legislative Affairs will hold a key leadership role in the Federal Government Affairs team. As a federal lobbyist, this role works closely with the EVP to grow Comcast’s advocacy strategy and federal presence with policymakers in Washington. Charged with protecting Comcast’s core business positions among stakeholders in Washington. This role works internally and externally, establishing critical relationships to fuel and amplify our priorities. The Executive Director of Legislative Affairs will also closely coordinate with the SVP of Government and External Affairs on the company’s strategic outreach to ensure cohesive messaging and advocacy priorities are aligned on the Hill and with third parties. The role will work across GA and Business leads in Washington and Philadelphia and the Impact & Inclusion and Corporate Communications teams aligning to organize a thematic and integrated outreach strategy for various platforms.Job Description
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborates to ensure that all investments are aligned and targeted to maximize resources and that the company “speaks with one voice” on its vital federal issues and initiatives.
Serves as a public presence for Comcast in Washington on Capitol Hill.
Collaborates with Regulatory and Political Affairs teams and our State and local GA partners.
Analyzes and monitors legislation and political activities relating to issues that may impact Comcast in crucial business areas.
Allies with industry trade associations and non-profit organizations to advance common legislative and policy objectives.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
10+ years of senior-level corporate, Capitol Hill, and Executive Branch experience.
Highly networked on and around Capitol Hill.
Bachelor’s degree required. Masters, J.D., or appropriate experience preferred.
Demonstrated success in managing high-performing teams. Strong understanding of Comcast’s core business and values.
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
History of building and maintaining strong relationships on Capitol Hill, Executive Branch, and with significant advocacy groups.
Ability to represent Comcast with public policy stakeholders and thought leaders.
Preferred but not imperative experience in the telecommunications and technology sectors.
Experience leveraging PR, grassroots campaigns, and communications to support legislative actions.
An entrepreneurial, creative-thinking self-starter interested in maintaining and expanding a solid advocacy presence for the company.
Full understanding of compliance requirements and legislative/regulatory process and prepared to certify compliance regularly.
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.
Respect and promote inclusion.
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.
Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Skills:
Legislative Affairs; Relationship Management; Federal Government; Government Affairs; Legislative Policy
Salary:
Primary Location Pay Range: $200,883.98 - $301,325.96
Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
10 Years +