VP, Government & Community Affairs, Big South Region

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 Summary

Responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of all local government and external affairs and practices throughout the Big South Region (AL, GA, LA, MS, SC, TN and parts of AR, KY, TX and VA). Leads government and community affairs teams. Develops and implements legislative strategies and monitors local government actions and policies across company footprint. Participates with other senior leaders to establish region/group/company-wide processes, goals, and priorities in efforts to expand our network across the Big South footprint.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities:

• Works as a strategic partner with corporate, divisional and regional senior leaders to accomplish business goals of the organization.

• Leads Community Investment across the Big South footprint to include programs like Team Up, RISE and Lift Zones.

• Leads Grant activity related to broadband expansion and works with government representatives throughout buildout processes.

• Develops and maintains relationships with government representatives and regulators at the federal, state, and 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 that affect the Company and telecommunications 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.

• Provides guidance and support at all management levels to ensure consistent and sound state government policy and enhances communication with state officials.

• Sets strategic direction and overall guidelines for cable franchise renewals, including financial calculations and parameters for renewals. Serves as an escalation point for issues involving 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; provides 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.

• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors, and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ+ employer.

• The above 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:

Executive Influence; Collaboration; People Leadership

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

15 Years +