Lead External Affairs
AT&T•Fresno, CA
•$130,700 - $196,100•Hybrid
About The Position
Responsible for supporting strategic communications and stakeholder engagement efforts that advance the organization’s public policy objectives. This role manages AT&T’s External Affairs strategy and execution for Fresno and surrounding counties, including Calaveras, Fresno, Inyo, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Tulare, and Tuolumne. The position plays a critical role in maintaining External Affairs responsiveness, advancing company priorities, and minimizing legal, operational, and reputational exposure in one of the company’s most important regions in California.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree desired.
- 5+ years of related experience.
- Certification may be required in some areas.
Responsibilities
- Analyze legislation and regulatory issues.
- Advocate for the company’s regulatory agenda during public hearings and meetings with state legislators, staff, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, community groups, and third-party coalitions.
- Represent the company on local boards and commissions and serve as a company representative in the communities served.
- Organize and manage community events that strengthen relationships between the community, elected officials, and the company.
- Promote company initiatives and help address constituent concerns.
- Support activities related to Political Action Committee activity, internal collaboration, strategy development, lobbying efforts, negotiations, constituent concerns, and/or grant management.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Extensive employee wellness programs
- Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
