VP, Government Affairs
Company: Comcast
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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 SummaryResponsible
for development, implementation and coordination of all local
government and external affairs and practices throughout the
Florida Region (FL and portions of AL and GA.) Leads government and
external affairs teams. Develops and implements legislative
strategies and monitors local government actions and policies,
members across company footprint. Partners with the business to
lead the public effort of Broadband expansion efforts. Participates
with other senior leaders to establish region/group/company-wide
processes, goals, and priorities in an effort to expand our network
across the Florida Region's footprint.Job DescriptionCore
Responsibilities:
- Work as a strategic partner with Corporate, Division and Region
senior management team to accomplish business goals of the
organization.
- Develops and maintains relationships with government
representatives and regulators at the local level. Travels to
attend meetings, hearings, or other events to represent the
company.
- Monitors local business environment and legislative,
regulatory, and public policy activities affecting Company and the
cable industry. Coordinates and leads lobbying activity, as
needed.
- Collaborates with senior management and Federal and State
Government Affairs personnel to develop and implement strategies
that shape public policy regarding proposed legislative and
regulatory initiatives.
- Provide guidance and support at all management levels to ensure
consistent and sound local government policy and enhance
communication with local officials.
- Sets strategic direction and overall guidelines for cable
franchise renewals, including financial calculations and parameters
for renewals. Serves as escalation point for issues for complex
and/or difficult franchise renewals, franchise transfers and
franchise non- compliance issues.
- Drafts, analyzes and/or presents legislation, ordinances,
amendments, and testimony as necessary.
- Leads the government and external affairs professional teams
through inspirational leadership driving team motivation and
engagement; provide appropriate direction regarding proactive
issues management as well as career development opportunities and
support.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in
matters of significance.
- Must be able to travel, work nights and weekends, variable
schedule(s) as necessary.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.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 & diversity.
- Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors, and
our communities.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, or any other basis protected by applicable
law.EducationBachelor's DegreeWhile 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 Experience15 Years
+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. 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
(https://jobs.comcast.com/life-at-comcast/benefits) on our careers
site for more details.
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