Manager, Government & Regulatory Affairs

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 External Affairs related matters for the Panhandle and Big Bend areas encompassing the following counties: Columbia , Suwannee, Madison, Jefferson, Leon, Gadsden, Jackson, Washington, Holmes, Walton, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Escambia Counties as well as Alabama Henry, Houston Barbour, and Brooks County Georgia. Develops and implements local strategies, monitors local ordinances and legislation. Oversees corporate initiatives, rural broadband, foundation grants, permitting, and community investment giving. Assists construction, operations, business teams with roadblocks in operating business as usual. Identifies and helps coordinate volunteer activities/TeamUp projects in market.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Reviews, coordinates, and interprets legal documents for compliance and conformity to company standards. To ensure compliance, communicates terms and conditions of franchise or legal-related agreements, local ordinances, permits, easements, pole attachment and other contracts for implementation by the field. Works with the appropriate legal counsel to assist in resolution of any matters impacting the business. 
• Supports Rural Broadband efforts to include grant writing, BEAD advocacy, etc.
• Supports and expands business and social initiatives that further Comcast’s corporate objectives, including local business leads, local planning, negotiation, project management, promotion, program implementation, and/or event production.
• Monitors new local legislative, business, or community initiatives to assess their impact on Comcast, along with education and rollout of any local ordinance matters that impact our business. 
• Assist construction/operations in market expansion / permitting related issues.  Works extensively with construction teams and permitting business partners to resolve high stakes permitting issues. Assists with construction and business operations, such as expediting pole access, permits, right-of-way, and private easement issues.
• Handles the maintenance of local franchise administration and database information; and ensures the timely delivery of franchise renewal notifications. Oversees compliance with state franchising.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key business and civic groups, economic councils, chambers, elected and government officials, universities/think tanks, community-based organizations, and special interest groups to monitor activities and Comcast-related issues, address possible concerns, facilitate sales, ensure Comcast is always part of the conversation.
• Develops and maintains relationships with government representatives at the local level to ensure the organization's interests are represented and protected in proceedings and the development of market rules and procedures.  Travels to attend commission meetings, hearings, or other special events to represent the company.
• Leads outside counsel, consultants, or lobbyists to implement strategies or initiatives.
• Serves as a  point of contact for various chambers of commerce, Florida Department of Commerce Local Technology Planning Teams. 
• Manages special projects related to Community Affairs.  Maintains community affairs budget(s).
• Oversees programming related to corporate initiatives and community affairs activities.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime 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.

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:

Government Affairs; Community Investment; Results-Oriented; Communication; Taking Initiative

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

5-7 Years