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VP, External Affairs, Texas Region

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Comcast

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Customer Relations
    Government & Politics
  • Houston

AI generated summary

  • You need 15+ years in government affairs/media, local political knowledge, team leadership, strong communication skills, and expertise in tech trends, plus a Bachelor's or equivalent experience.
  • You will manage advocacy and messaging in Texas, direct external affairs, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance network growth, brand sentiment, and awareness.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of government affairs and senior media/public relations experience with global, highly competitive companies.
  • Preferred working experience with city and county administrative processes and procedures.
  • Extensive experience in local and state political environments and media markets; established relationships with political, community and media leaders in key Comcast markets preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience building and leading a high-performing government affairs, external affairs, and communications team responsible for media relations, government relations, external partnerships, and community impact.
  • Strong knowledge of business, and ability to build and develop strong partnerships with each internal stakeholder by understanding both their organizations and how each partnership can be mutually supportive.
  • Expertise in understanding the evolving technology landscape (web, mobile, social) and effectively articulating a vision of what to expect on the horizon and its approaching impact.
  • Ability to apply performance management rigor via hiring, mentoring, coaching and developing direct reports and other high-potential managers to be the best that they can be, while ensuring they are in the right roles.
  • Proficiency in creating cohesive messages for customers, employees, and key stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated understanding of customer needs and sentiment to leverage insights into messages that “delight” our customers.
  • Works effectively cross-functionally in a matrixed organization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience in public relations or crisis management preferred.
  • Ability to establish issue advocacy and positioning strategies for effective outreach and partnership with internal and external stakeholders to drive business priorities.
  • Able to ensure via collaboration that all investments and activities within or adjacent to government relations, external communications, and community impact are aligned and targeted to maximize resources, and that the company “speaks with one voice” on key issues and initiatives.
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
  • 15 Years +

Responsibilities

  • The Vice President of External Affairs is part of the Texas Region's senior leadership team, and works closely with key local, legislative and regulatory stakeholders to provide advocacy and messaging strategy in Texas.
  • This role is also responsible for directing local external affairs activities, which includes government affairs, community impact, media, and public relations.
  • The VP of External Affairs serves as both a strategist and business partner across the entire Texas Region and influences the broader division and company.
  • This leader will play a highly significant role as a growth partner in expanding our network, increasing brand sentiment, and driving brand awareness.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the VP of External Affairs in the Texas Region?

The primary responsibility is to provide advocacy and messaging strategy in Texas, directing local external affairs activities such as government affairs, community impact, media, and public relations.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have 15+ years of government affairs and senior media/public relations experience with global, highly competitive companies, along with strong knowledge of local and state political environments.

Is prior experience in public relations or crisis management preferred?

Yes, experience in public relations or crisis management is preferred for this role.

What kind of relationships should the VP of External Affairs have?

The VP should have established relationships with political, community, and media leaders in key Comcast markets.

What skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills include team leadership, collaboration, public relations, government affairs, and leading by influence.

Is a Bachelor's degree required for this position?

While a Bachelor's degree is preferred, Comcast may also consider applicants with equivalent coursework, experience, or extensive related professional experience.

What are the expectations for employees at all levels regarding customer experience?

Employees are expected to own the customer experience by thinking and acting in ways that put customers first and providing seamless digital options.

Will the Vice President be involved in mentoring and developing their team?

Yes, the VP is expected to apply performance management rigor by hiring, mentoring, coaching, and developing direct reports and high-potential managers.

Are there opportunities for growth in this position?

Yes, the VP will play a significant role in expanding the network, increasing brand sentiment, and driving brand awareness in the Texas Region.

Does Comcast promote inclusion and diversity within the workplace?

Yes, Comcast respects and promotes inclusion and diversity as part of its core values.

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