Government Affairs Manager jobs in Pennsylvania

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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated individual to join our HQ Local Government Affairs team as the manager of strategic advocacy. The manager is responsible for local legislative tracking and analysis across Comcast’s footprint, providing strategic support to our local government affairs advocacy team, and supporting advocacy efforts in our hometown of Philadelphia. This position is based in Philadelphia, PA and requires exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

Local Intergovernmental Associations

• Support the management of Comcast’s partnerships with Local IGAs including organizing Comcast’s sponsorships and attendance.
• Educate Local IGAs on policies that expand broadband access and close the digital divide.
• Provide strategic support for regional IGAs and convenings such as Municipal Leagues.

Philadelphia Advocacy Coordination

• Serve as the project manager for HQ’s support of strategic advocacy in Philadelphia.

Legislative Tracking and Analysis

• Monitor, and identify trends within, relevant local legislation from around the country.
• Coordinate with Local GA Policy and Advocacy teams to ensure field teams are prepared to respond.

Provide Support for Advocacy, Campaigns, and Partnerships as needed.

Professional Experience, Qualifications, & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 to 5 years of government affairs, campaign, or related advocacy experience;
• Familiarity in politics and the legislative process
• Excellent oral and written communications skills;
• Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner.
• Proficient utilizing relevant computer software programs, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
• Maintains the highest levels of ethical conduct and integrity.
• A strong desire to continually improve and undertake new challenges.
• Excellent relationship management skills and ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Proven experience acting in a proactive, solutions-oriented manner, looking for ways to add value and assist the team.

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.

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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

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