Manager, Government Affairs - Military Veterans
at Spectrum
Responsible for monitoring state and local legislative and regulatory activity affecting the broadband, video and voice industries while lobbying on behalf of the system; improve and maintain relations with elected officials and community leaders; oversee central Ohio local government relationships and assist with other government affairs related tasks.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience
- Manage all communications with central Ohio local governments and work to resolve differences between the Company and government officials
- Communicate with legislative leaders with regards to video, broadband and voice and proposed legislation; enhance public relationships by frequent interaction with state and local officials
- Inform appropriate personnel of all regulatory and legislative issues affecting the video and broadband industry; represent the system's position regarding industry issues; lobby on behalf of the system.
- Manage public affairs projects and activities (i.e. annual food/toy drives); represent the Company at community events (i.e. Chamber of Commerce meetings)
- Coordinate with systems regarding correspondence to elected officials and press releases
- Develop and execute a strategy for Charter OH PAC recruitment
- Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Ability to communicate in a public forum and perform business negotiations
Ability to maintain relationships with political officials in local environment
Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
Ability to use a personal computer and software applications (i.e. word-processing, spreadsheet, etc.)
Knowledge of federal, state, and local franchise and cable regulations
Knowledge of government process at the federal, state, and local levels
Vision ability close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
Valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record within the Company required standards and auto insurance
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in business, political science or related field or equivalent experience
Required Related Work Experience
Political/government experience
Lobbying and public relations experience
Cable television experience
Preferred Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Management or leadership experience - 2+
Working Conditions
Office environment
Travel as required
Exposure to moderate noise levels
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PGA500 2024-38873 2024
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At Spectrum, we take pride in being named one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Veterans. Almost one in ten employees at Spectrum have a relationship with the U.S. Military in a wide variety of careers across our 41-state footprint. Our connection to transitioning service members, veterans, guard, and reservists, as well as members of the military spouse community, is strong.
We do this through a broad range of efforts to recruit, train, and retain veterans and military spouses including:
· Nationally Certified Broadband Field Technician Apprenticeship Program: This post-hire opportunity allows eligible Veterans to receive GI Bill Benefits in addition to their Compensation and Benefits.
· Partnerships with the following: Military bases and veterans' organizations, Hiring our Heroes, Centurion Military Alliance, Wounded Warrior Project, Paralyzed Veterans of America and Military Spouse Employment Partnership.
· Veteran-focused Business Resource Group: This group assembles veteran employees who have shared characteristics and life experiences with a focus on professional development and recruiting talent.
· Plus, we have a dedicated Military Talent Attraction Team.
We aim to foster an inclusive culture and workplace where each and every person is empowered to bring their best ideas, helping us better serve our customers and make an impact in our communities. No matter your background, identity or beliefs, we welcome you to explore a career with us.
Some of our top career opportunities include:
· Human Resources
· Project Management
· Network Engineering
· Physical Security
· Customer Service/Contact Center
· Field Technician
· Sales
· Summer Intern (Active Students, Rising Jr. or above)
Here, employees don't just have jobs, they build careers. We hope that you will consider all that Spectrum has to offer. To learn more about some of the ways that we invest in our employees, visit our compensation and benefits page: jobs.spectrum.com/total-rewards
You can also visit our dedicated Military Careers Page today to find support and resources that are specific to the military community and a list of our current openings at Spectrum: jobs.spectrum.com/military-recruiting
Spectrum, owned by Charter Communications, Inc., is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.