Senior Manager, GCA, AL

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 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:     Assist   in d evelop ing   and implement ing   city   government advocacy   strategies,   monitoring   ordinances , and   local government affairs   activities .    Assist   in b uild ing   strategies and tactics to   effectively   advocate company priorities   at   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.   Negotiate franchise agreements and rights of way agreements with local government municipalities as well as solving challenges related to franchise and   permitting   issues.   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 a nd 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   at   all levels of   government.   Assist   in c oordinat ion   with   the   Senior Director   on all franchising   activities across the state.   Assist   with the r esol ution 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   local   and   regional   power   providers .     Develop relationships   on behalf of Comcast   with   coalition and industry trade association s   and   regional and   local   Chambers   of   Commerce .      Other duties as assigned.   PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:   Familiarity   with   key   areas of   technology and/or   telecommunications policy .   P rogressively responsible experience in   government affairs   related disciplines working with   city councils, mayors,   legislators, government agencies, political campaigns, or   a ssociations with recent experience .   Strong team   player and willing ness   to   assist   department in various tasks.   Ability to   manage   multiple   deadlines and   priorities and   possess   good   organization   skills.   Ability to   maintain   confidentiality and represent Comcast in a positive, professional manner.   Ability to build relationships   as well as   work 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.   T ravel 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. Skills Communication, Government Affairs, Government Relations, Prioritization, Relationship Building, Work Collaboratively