Full TimeSandy Springs, GeorgiaPosted 10/15/2026Areas of interest: Government/Corporate AffairsRequisition Number: 2026-84915PGA600
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Do you thrive on building strong partnerships with government officials and shaping impactful public policy? At Spectrum, you’ll lead strategic government affairs initiatives across Georgia and South Carolina, advancing our priorities through relationship-building, advocacy and community engagement. Join us to ensure Spectrum’s interests are effectively represented and drive meaningful outcomes for our business and communities.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Contributes to and support Spectrum’s government affairs and public policy strategies and tactics in Georgia and South Carolina.
Develops, builds and expands relationships with state and local public officials and other influential policy makers
Manage, plan, and implement organization's government local franchise relations and public affairs policies and procedures
Prepare and present company positions before government authorities and community organizations
Works collaboratively with supervisors, peers and outside consultants to develop and grow grass roots and third-party support for the benefit of the company and its interests
Manages interactions with government officials on local permitting, right-of-way and other concerns
Represents the company before external constituencies, including local and state elected officials and government agencies, and authorities, and organize and represent the company at community events and other external functions
Maintain on-going professional and social contact as a problem solver with state and local officials and agencies within the company’s service territory in Georgia and South Carolina.
Manage press relations including such activities as preparation of news releases and feature articles, and the making of arrangements for interviews between company executives and press, radio, and television representatives
Perform other duties as requested by supervisor
Working Conditions
Able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary
Normal office conditions
Travel as required
What You’ll Bring to Spectrum
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in business or political science or related field, or equivalent experience
Experience
3+ years of political or government relations experience
3+ years of advocacy, lobbying and negotiation experience
Skills
Proficient in reading, writing and understanding English
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
Effective decision-making and problem-solving under pressure
Skilled in analyzing technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
Competent in using personal computer and software applications
Ability to work independently
Skilled in writing speeches and articles for publication
Capable of presenting information to top management, public groups and boards of directors
Knowledge of cable television products and services
Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and auto insurance
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A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
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