Lead External Affairs

AT&T • San Diego, CA

2d • 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 San Diego Proper and is essential to maintaining strong External Affairs responsiveness, advancing company priorities, and minimizing legal, operational, and reputational exposure in one of the company’s most critical regions in California. This position requires in-office presence up to three days per week. The role is available only in the location(s) posted, and relocation assistance is not offered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree desired.
• Five or more years of related experience preferred.
• Certification may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Analyze legislation, regulatory issues, and public policy developments.
• Advocate for the company’s regulatory agenda during public hearings, legislative meetings, and engagements with state legislators, staff, and other public officials.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, community organizations, and third-party coalitions.
• Represent the company on local boards and commissions and serve as a company representative in the communities it serves.
• Organize and manage community events that strengthen relationships among the company, community stakeholders, and elected officials.
• Promote company initiatives and help address constituent or community concerns.
• Support activities related to Political Action Committee activity, internal collaboration, strategy development, lobbying efforts, negotiations, constituent issue resolution, and/or grant management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior