Lead External Affairs

AT&T•Columbus, OH

10d

About The Position

At AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help us serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections. Overall Purpose: Support strategic communications and stakeholder engagement to advance the organization’s public policy objectives.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Policy Analysis & Legislative Advocacy: Analyze legislation and regulatory issues; advocate for the company’s regulatory agenda in public hearings and meetings with state legislators and staff.
Stakeholder & Community Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, community groups, and third-party coalitions. Represent the company on local boards and commissions, serving as the face of AT&T in the communities we serve.
Event Coordination & Community Relations: Organize and manage community events to foster relationships between the company, community members, and elected officials. Promote company initiatives and address constituent concerns.
Support Political Action Committee (PAC) activities, internal collaboration, strategy development, lobbying initiatives, negotiations, and/or grant management, as assigned.
Creatively resolve complex issues with broad and in-depth knowledge.
Lead significant projects with strategic autonomy, influence executive decisions, mentor less experienced staff, and collaborate frequently with senior leadership.

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