Manager, Government Affairs

News Corp • Washington, DC

1d • $140,000 - $165,000

About The Position

News Corp is seeking a government affairs professional to help shape the policy environment affecting journalism, digital platforms, and emerging technologies and advance the company’s strategic priorities in Washington. The role advocates the company’s positions with the Administration and Congress, executes advocacy and engagement strategies, and maintains relationships with federal and key state policymakers.

The Manager works with internal teams and external stakeholders to monitor and analyze policy developments, develop advocacy materials and recommendations, represent the company at relevant events, and coordinate with industry associations and coalitions. The position is part of a small team and may require extended work hours to attend evening events.

Requirements

• At least five years of relevant government affairs or public policy experience.
• Direct experience working on Capitol Hill, in the Executive Branch, at a political consulting firm, or within a company’s government affairs department.
• Established relationships with Congressional offices, committee staff, and relevant federal agencies.
• Deep knowledge of federal legislative rules, procedures, and processes, including the ability to monitor, analyze, and communicate legislative and regulatory developments in real time.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes in a complex policy environment.
• Strong political judgment and ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships.
• Outstanding research, writing, and communication skills, including the ability to distill complex policy issues into clear and concise materials for internal and external audiences.
• Ability to prioritize concurrent projects, execute tasks, and meet deadlines while demonstrating professionalism.
• Ability to work independently with exceptional judgment and discretion.
• Flexible team player.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on technology, media, or intellectual property policy issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with congressional and executive branch staff, third-party groups, and coalitions.
• Track and provide policy and political analysis on legislation concerning issues such as generative AI, privacy, and intellectual property.
• Support the development and execution of federal advocacy strategies aligned with News Corp’s public policy priorities.
• Represent the company at congressional hearings, briefings, and industry forums, and synthesize insights into actionable recommendations for internal stakeholders.
• Prepare briefings, talking points, and other materials for executive leadership engagements with Members of Congress, Executive Branch officials, and other senior stakeholders.
• Prepare backgrounders, statements, lines of questioning, questions for the record, and other information for congressional hearings.
• Engage with trade associations and industry coalitions to coordinate on shared policy priorities.
• Partner with legal, communications, product, and business teams to align policy positions with company strategy.
• Work as part of a small team to advance company goals and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more.
• Optional benefits to meet employees’ diverse needs.
• Bonus eligibility; targets are determined based on market benchmarks and individual contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed