Manager, Government & Community Affairs, Augusta Area Georgia / South Carolina

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Charleston Area South Carolina / Georgia, Government & Community Affairs ("GCA"), District 2, this role has responsibility for local governmental policy and advocacy matters for Augusta area Georgia / South Carolina. Assists in developing and implementing 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.

Job Description

Core responsibilities include :

• 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 Director 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.
• 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) as necessary.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

Requirements include :

Education Level and Years Experience

Bachelor's degree. 5+ years related experience.

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. Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead. 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 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.