Vice President, State Government Affairs - California

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.Job SummaryThe California State Government Affairs team is responsible for policy and advocacy matters for the state of California. This team develops and implements legislative and state administration strategies, monitors legislation, coordinates state association management, key contacts programs, training, compliance, and assists in facilitation of state government-facing business initiatives. Oversees corporate initiatives and works with local external affairs to coordinate community affairs activities. This role will lead relations with membership organizations in the legislative advocacy space, as well as support the team’s legislative lead as necessary.The successful candidate will be based in Sacramento, CA.Core ResponsibilitiesResponsible for relations with state-level membership organizations in the legislative advocacy space.Coordinate with Regional External Affairs team on community investments programs.Support the legislative lead on work with state government, including advocacy before the legislature, executive branch, and state agencies, and drafting, analyzing and/or presenting legislation, amendments, and testimony as necessary.Work as a strategic partner with the legislative lead, as well as Corporate, Division, and Region senior management team to accomplish business goals of the organization.Identify state administrative and legislative issues that impact Comcast’s internal business partners, develop relationships and work with internal subject matter experts to achieve successful outcomes.Provide guidance and support at all management levels to ensure consistent and sound state government policy and enhance communication with state officials.Develop and maintain relationships with government representatives and regulators at the state level. Travel to attend meetings, hearings, conferences, or other events to represent the company.Work with outside counsel, consultants, and lobbyists to implement strategies or initiatives.Consult and coordinate with business units on state procurement opportunities.Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Additional Requirements:Minimum 10 to 15 years of progressively responsible experience in State Government Affairs related disciplines working with legislators, government agencies, political campaigns, or Associations with recent experience in California.Successful candidates should currently live and work in California.Broadband industry experience preferred.Must possess excellent organizational skills and sound verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills.EducationBachelor’s Degree in Communications or Government, or related discipline; law or related advanced degree preferred.SkillsGovernment AdvocacyPersonal InitiativeRelationship BuildingCompensationPrimary Location Pay Range: $216,378.36 - $324,567.54. Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees.The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

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