Senior Manager, GCA, AL

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director, Northern Florida/Alabama, Government & Community Affairs ("GCA"), District 2, this role has responsibility for local governmental policy and advocacy matters for Northern Alabama. This person will assist in developing and implementing city legislative strategies, monitors ordinances, and assists in facilitation of state and local government-facing business initiatives. This role will 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 RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Assistin developingand implementingcitygovernment advocacystrategies,monitoringordinances, andlocal government affairsactivities.

• Assistin buildingstrategies and tactics toeffectivelyadvocate company prioritiesatall levels of local government.

• Develop andmaintainrelationships with government representatives and regulators at the local level. Travel to attend meetings, hearings, or other events torepresentthe company.

• Negotiate franchise agreements and rights of way agreements with local government municipalities as well as solving challenges related to franchise andpermittingissues.

• Monitorlocallegislativeactivity affecting ComcastNBCUniversalbusinessinterests.Work closely with the HQ SharedServicesPolicy team toreview ordinances and receive policy direction from subject matter experts.Execute advocacy strategies and tactics based on the company's policy guidance.

• Assistin facilitation of state and local government-facing business initiatives.

• Provide guidance and support at all management levels to ensure consistent and soundlocalgovernment policy and enhance communication withlocalofficialsatall levels ofgovernment.

• Assistin coordinationwiththeSenior Directoron all franchisingactivities across the state.

• Assistwith the resolution ofcomplex and/or difficult franchise renewals, franchise transfers,and franchise non-compliance issues.

• Assistwithcorporate initiatives and work withstateGCA to coordinate community affairs activities.

• Develop relationships onbehalf ofComcastwithlocalandregionalpowerproviders.

• Develop relationshipson behalf of Comcastwithcoalition and industry trade associationsandregional andlocalChambersofCommerce.

• Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiaritywithkeyareas oftechnology and/ortelecommunications policy.

• Progressively responsible experience ingovernment affairsrelated disciplines working withcity councils, mayors,legislators, government agencies, political campaigns, orassociations with recent experience.

• Strong teamplayer and willingnesstoassistdepartment in various tasks.

• Ability tomanagemultipledeadlines andpriorities andpossessgoodorganizationskills.

• Ability tomaintainconfidentiality and represent Comcast in a positive, professional manner.

• Ability to build relationshipsas well aswork collaboratively to build consensus and positive buy-in/support for initiatives.

• Strong presentation and communication skills, able to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization both in written and oral form.

• Proven project management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Exceptional time management and strong eye for detail.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Travel required:25-30%

EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor's degree.

YEARS EXPERIENCE: 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.

Skills:

Relationship Building; Government Affairs; Government Relations; Prioritization; Communication; Work Collaboratively

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

7-10 Years

Job Family Group: Corporate Affairs