VP, Federal Government Affairs

News Corp • Washington, DC

1d • $250,000 - $290,000

About The Position

News Corp is a global diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers and businesses throughout the world. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including: news and information services, book publishing, digital real estate services, cable network programming in Australia and pay-tv distribution in Australia. POSITION SUMMARY News Corp seeks a seasoned government affairs leader to be Vice President, Federal Government Affairs. Responsibilities include advocacy of the company's positions with Congress and federal agencies; developing advocacy and engagement strategies; maintaining strong relationships with federal policymakers and key industry stakeholders on behalf of the company.

Requirements

• Candidate must be a team player who thrives in a high-energy, multitasking and collaborative environment.
• Must have excellent relationship-building skills, be diligent and proactive in problem solving, show excellent judgment, employ effective strategic and tactical thinking, and have the ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a small team environment.
• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree or JD preferred
• At least ten years of relevant federal government experience, including prior experience in Congress, executive branch or comparable experience in a government relations role.
• A track record of demonstrated results in government, private sector, association and/or political environments.
• Some domestic and international travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Regularly monitor and analyze legislation and other federal policy developments.
• Draft legislative analysis, position papers and advocacy materials.
• Advocate company positions to Congress and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Congressional offices, federal agencies, trade associations, policy organizations and other relevant partners in the United States.
• Participate in coalition-building and stakeholder engagement to further company positions.
• Represent the company on U.S. legislative, regulatory and other policy matters and championing issues facing a multinational media company.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to operate diplomatically, effectively and collegially with colleagues, and federal staff/US Congressional offices.
• Effortlessly adjust to changes in priorities, and balance short-term deliverables with long-term strategic goals while producing a high-caliber work product.

What This Job Offers

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