Director, State Government Affairs

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Full Time West Columbia, South Carolina Posted 12/05/2025 Areas of interest: Government/Corporate Affairs, Leadership Requisition Number: 2025-66393 PGA720
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Are you passionate about shaping public policy at the state and local level? Spectrum seeks a Director of State Government Affairs who will be responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing government affairs strategies and activities that advance the company's interests.  The job may include representing the company before government officials and administrative agencies, procurement, community affairs, as well as strategically planning, managing and executing other activities and events that advance the company's overall objectives.  the following offeres more details descriptions of the kinds of responsibilities associated with the position.


How You’ll Make an Impact       

  • Actively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and and enhance the customer experience.
  • Contributes to and support Spectrum’s government affairs and public policy strategies and tactics 
  • Develops, builds and expands relationships with public officials and other influential policy makers.
  • Assists in the development and management of the company's political contribution strategies, where permitted under applicable law.
  • Drafts, analyzes and/or presents legislation, amendments, and testimony as necessary and perform legislative and regulatory advocacy.
  • Manages outside counsel, consultants or lobbysts as necessary.
  • 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 
  • Develops budgets and effectively plans and executes initiatives to grow the company’s image.
  • Represents the company before external constituencies, including elected officials and other government agencies, commissions and authorities, and organize and represent the company at community events and other external functions 
  • Manages interactions with government officials on permitting, right-of-way and other concerns.
  • Responds to and monitors resolution of escalated complaints from government authorities. 
  • Helps identify government-related business opportunities and facilitate discussions with business and assist them in developing responses for government procurement 

Working Conditions       

  • Normal office conditions  
  • Some travel required  
  • Able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary  
  • Vision ability close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus 

What You’ll Bring to Spectrum


Required Qualifications


Education       

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience 

Experience      

  • 8+ years of advocacy, lobbying and negotiation experience 
  • 8+ years of political/government relations experience 
  • 8+ years of related experience in the cable industry, government, public policy or legislative arenas 

Skills      

  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner  
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks  
  • Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure  
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legislation, regulation, contracts, franchises and legal documents  
  • Ability to use personal computer and software applications (i.e. word processing, spreadsheet, presentations, etc.)  
  • Ability to work independently, but also collaborate effectively with colleagues, peers and other internal and external constituencies  
  • Ability to exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance and operate with integrity and within company values; maintain high standards for ethical practice  
  • Background in law or public policy required  
  • Understanding of state and local government  
  • Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record within company standards and auto insurance 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Knowledge of cable, telecommunications and broadband products, services and regulation preferred  


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