Director, Government & Community Strategy

Are you passionate about politics? Would you love a career focused on political communications, issues, and connections? Are you interested in analyzing and interpreting legislation, working with media, and being involved in issues that will affect Spectrum and the country at large? If so, you may be a fit for our Government Affairs team!

Our Government Affairs team deals with all aspects of Spectrum's relationships with Federal, State, and Local political bodies, making sure Spectrum's interests and those of our customers are well represented.

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As a Director of Government and Community Strategy, you will be reporting within Charter's regional government affairs organization, the Director will develop and implement strategic government and community initiatives to enhance the company's image and support the government affairs functions within the region, which may include, among other things, event planning and execution, community investment, and strategic use of programming assets.

WHAT OUR DIRECTORS OF GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY STRATEGY ENJOY MOST

• Work with government affairs team to develop a strategic community engagement strategy for the region, including identifying and coordinating community events, sponsorships and charitable contributions designed to support government affairs business objectives and policy initiatives.

• Execute high impact, high quality, government focused community events/activities in support of designated region's community strategy and in compliance with marketing, branding, and established event standards.
  Support government affairs objectives by enhancing company's public image in the communities served.

• Establish, build, and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with community leaders, not-for-profit organizations, key corporate departments, and other internal and external third-party constituencies.

• Direct strategies and activities that promote company visibility, build a strong company image, and increase public awareness of company's commitment to the communities it serves.

• Maximize local programming and other internal assets, including, but not limited to video production capabilities, public service announcements and public affairs programming to enhance company's community presence and to meet government affairs related objectives.

• Develop and manage departmental budgets related to these objectives for the region.

• Measure, track, and analyze associated metrics (activity and engagement) for community initiatives; assist in development of collateral materials and work with government affairs counterparts to meet departmental objectives.

• Oversee administration of franchise related filings to ensure timely and accurate filing of notices, applications, and reports.

• Plan and execute comprehensive strategy for employee solicitations to fund the Charter NY PAC in furtherance of our Legislative and Executive Strategies.

• Oversee administration of PAC filings, contributions, expenses, etc., to ensure a seamless flow and process is maintained.

As a part of Spectrum's Government Affairs team, you will work to achieve the company's regulatory and legislative goals. Our federal team collaborates with state and federal lawmakers to represent Spectrum's interests in the legislative and regulatory process. The State Government Affairs team works closely with regional and local leadership to manage relationships and franchise agreements at the state and local level, develop policy positions, and coordinate government affairs, franchising, and community activities across the states.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SPECTRUM

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education.
• Skills:
  
  • Read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Significant community or government affairs experience; minimum of 10 years in government, public or community development.
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
  • Proven success cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with external constituencies, including community partners, government officials and other government and quasi-governmental organizations.
  • Ability to multi-task and keep numerous projects on track and on budget.
  • Proven project management experience, particularly with leading cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated results in developing and implementing successful programs and campaigns and executing events.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Power Point, Outlook, Publishing, etc.)

Working Conditions

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education.

• 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.

Certifications and/or Licenses

• Valid driver's license.
• Satisfactory driving record within company standards.
• Auto insurance.

SPECTRUM CONNECTS YOU TO MORE

• Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees' careers as they move up or around the company
• Supportive Teams: Who you are matters here. And, we aim to foster an inclusive workplace where every person is empowered to bring their best ideas
• Learning Culture: With a dedicated focus on training and development, employees can have confidence that day one is truly just the beginning of a dynamic career
• Total Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you-at work and in life

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