• Job Description

  Req#: R388925
  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.
  Job Summary
  The Regional Vice President, Government Affairs is responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of all local government and external affairs and practices for the Chicago Region. This VP leads a team within government and external affairs to develop and implement engagement strategies and monitor local government actions and policies as well as oversees corporate initiatives and community affairs activities. They will participate with other top leaders to establish region/group/company-wide processes, goals and priorities.
  Job Description
  CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Leads local government and external affairs activity for all communities and states in their assigned area(s).
  • Collaborates with senior management and Federal and State Government Affairs personnel to develop and implement strategies that shape public policy regarding proposed legislative and regulatory initiatives.
  • Monitors local business environment and legislative, regulatory, and public policy activities affecting Company and relevant industries. Coordinates and leads lobbying activity, as needed. Oversees programming related to corporate initiatives and community affairs activities.
  • Collaborates on strategic direction and overall guidelines for broadband deployment, including community engagement, RFPs, compliance requirements and securing necessary agreements to operate, including but not limited to cable franchises, easements and right of ways.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with government representatives and regulators at the federal, state, and local level. Travels to attend meetings, hearings, or other events to represent the company.
  • Drafts, analyzes and/or presents legislation, ordinances, amendments, and testimony as necessary.
  • Provides leadership and supervision to the government and external affairs professional teams, including budget, performance management and strategic priorities.
  • 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.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  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.
  EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor's Degree required, graduate degree preferred
  REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum 7 to 15 years of progressively responsible experience in all aspects of Local or State Government Affairs related disciplines working with legislators and/or government agencies.
  • Prior City of Chicago or State of Illinois Government Affairs experience required.
  • Broadband industry experience preferred.
  • Must possess excellent organizational skills and sound verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills.
  Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.
  Disclaimer: The above 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 required of employees assigned to this job.
  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 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.
  Certifications (if applicable)
  Relative Work Experience
  15 Years +
  Comcast is proud to be 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.

• About the company

  Comcast Corporation is an American telecommunications conglomerate headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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