Director, Greater Philadelphia, Government & Community Affairs, District 1

Government Affairs Manager

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.

Reporting to the Vice President, Pennsylvania & State Government Lead, Government & Community Affairs, District 1, this role has responsibility for local governmental policy and advocacy matters for greater Philadelphia. Develops and implements city legislative strategies, monitors ordinances, and assists in facilitation of state and local government-facing business initiatives. This role will closely coordinate with the state lead on state and local membership organizations. Assists with corporate initiatives and works with state GCA to coordinate community affairs activities.

Core Responsibilities :

• Assist in developing and implementing city government advocacy strategies, monitor ordinances, and local government affairs activity.
• Assist in building strategies and tactics to effectively advocate for company priorities in all levels of local government.
• Develop and maintain relationships with government representatives and regulators at the local level. Travel to attend meetings, hearings, or other events to represent the company.
• Monitor local legislative activity affecting Comcast NBCUniversal business interests. Work closely with the HQ Shared Services Policy team to review ordinances and receive policy direction from subject matter experts. Execute advocacy strategies and tactics based on the company's policy guidance.
• Assist in facilitation of state and local government-facing business initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support at all management levels to ensure consistent and sound local government policy and enhance communication with local officials in all levels of government.
• Assist in coordination with the Vice President on all franchising activity.
• Assist with the resolution of complex and / or difficult franchise renewals, franchise transfers, and franchise non-compliance issues.
• Assist with corporate initiatives and work with state GCA to coordinate community affairs activities.
• Develop relationships on behalf of Comcast with coalition and industry trade associations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional Experience & Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree