Lead External Affairs 4 Locations
Job Description: 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: We are seeking a dynamic External Affairs professional to join our team and lead efforts to advance AT&T’s government relations, business, and community engagement strategies. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills to represent the company’s interests with legislative and public sector entities, community organizations, and internal business units. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- 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.
- Policy and Legislative Engagement: Working in coordination with the Legislative team to promote industry friendly policies during public hearings and meetings with elected stakeholders.
- Other duties as assigned: Supporting processes related to Political Action Committee (PAC) activity, internal collaboration, strategy development, negotiations, addressing constituent concerns, grant and corporate sponsorship management.
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. Supervisor: No No relocation is offered. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 5+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas. Our Lead External Affairs earns between $116,700 - $175,100 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training. Joining our team comes with amazing perks and 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
If you’re ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility. Apply today! Ready to join our team? Apply today! Weekly Hours: 40 Time Type: Regular Location: Miami, Florida Salary Range: $116,700.00 - $175,100.00 It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job