Lead External Affairs

AT&T•Gulfport, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 3 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. At AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections. Overall Purpose: Responsible for supporting strategic communications and stakeholder engagement to advance the organization’s public policy objectives. Job Contribution: An experienced professional, recognized as an expert, creatively resolving complex issues with broad and in-depth knowledge. Leads significant projects with strategic autonomy, influencing executive decisions. Mentors less experienced staff, implements long-term plans impacting the organization, and frequently collaborates with senior leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired.
5+ years of related experience.
Certification is required in some areas.

Responsibilities

Policy Analysis and Legislative Advocacy: Analyzing legislation and regulatory issues.
Advocating for the company’s regulatory agenda during public hearings and meetings with state legislators and staff.
Stakeholder and Community Engagement: Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, community groups, and third-party coalitions.
Representing the company on local boards and commissions and acting as the face of the corporation in served communities.
Event Coordination and Community Relations: Organizing and managing community events to bridge relationships between the community and elected officials.
Promoting the company’s initiatives and addressing constituent concerns.
Other duties as assigned: Supporting processes related to Political Action Committee (PAC) activity, internal collaboration, strategy development, leading lobbying activities, negotiations, addressing 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