Sr. Director of Advocacy Communications

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Sr. Director of Advocacy Communications
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Atlanta
Georgia
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. 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 **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***..
Job Summary
Reporting to the Vice President of Public Relations, the Senior Director of Advocacy Communications partners with a very talented team of Communications & Government Affairs leaders to lead all aspects of the development and implementation of advocacy communication campaigns crafted to position **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. as the local brand of choice in markets across our 12-state division.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
Campaign Development: Messaging, Press, and Content
Developing and leading the communications strategies as well as tactics in support of market-specific advocacy goals, such as: earned media outreach and events, online advocacy, digital storytelling, influencer strategies and thought leadership.
Handling the tempo of specific advocacy communications efforts (e.g., support for broadband funding; network expansion opportunities; digital equity programs and partnerships) to keep and build momentum for maximum impact.
Understanding and supporting coalition efforts in partnership with Region, Division, as well as HQ Communications also Government Affairs Leaders - providing communications counsel, messaging, spokesperson prep and media relations support.
Partnering with Government Affairs, Communications, and Community Impact teams to identify as well as activate **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. employees also advocates in support of our advocacy strategies.
Working with our in-house Creative Services, Production, and Owned Media teams to ensure the development of creative assets as well as digital content to support advocacy communications campaigns.
​Strategy & Research
Using market research, polling, and focus groups/quantitative studies to help determine message strategies as well as target optimal audiences.
Developing creative communications strategies crafted to increase awareness of and strategic support for **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s efforts as well as goals.
Collaborative Leadership
Providing strategic leadership and counsel for high-priority advocacy communications campaigns across four regions.
Leading the efforts of communications strategists and creative services professionals as key contributors to our campaigns of advocacy communications.
Determining appropriate tracking, measurements of success, and internal/external reporting.
Working closely with the Vice President of Public Relations in encouraging a positive, diverse. and collaborative culture across a geographically dispersed team.
Profile of the Successful Candidate
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking a groundbreaking leader with strong communications, media relations, and leadership experience to lead all aspects of the development as well as implementation of communications efforts aimed at engaging multiple audiences (media, policy leaders, elected officials, community partners, and employees) on the organization's highest-priority issues.
More specifically, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. seeks an experienced professional who reflects the following:
Bachelor's Degree required; concentration in communications, marketing, political science preferred; advanced degree is a plus.
Ten or more years of experience in for-profit, nonprofit, or political communications management, with an emphasis in advocacy and media; experience in leading and developing advocacy or political campaigns with a broad range of internal or external partners.
Track record of developing and implementing successful advocacy campaign plans. Experience setting strategy and goals, working with coalitions, press outreach, running public relations programs, writing and producing content, coordinating team efforts as well as leading also implementing outreach projects.
Outstanding interpersonal as well as leadership skills, with an understanding of the difference between leadership and management -- also the ability to exercise both.
The ability to make decisions in a dynamic environment, with an appreciation for how future needs may affect those decisions: a willingness to iterate a strategy and approach, with the ability to recognize the need to course-correct as vital.
The ability to work effectively with a broad range of diverse groups as evidenced by excellent listening and communication skills, balanced and reasoned approaches to problems, ability to inspire trust and confidence as well as flexibility also openness to differing points of view.
A persuasive oral and written communication style, rooted in keen interpersonal sensitivity as well as openness.
High tolerance for experimentation and the ability to learn from failure.
Outstanding organizational skills with demonstrated ability to maintain oversight of the range of communication activities.
Positive, upbeat, team-oriented leadership style and approach.
Demonstrated awareness also sensitivity to the needs as well as concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
About Our Perks & Benefits:
Here's a look at some of the perks and benefits we make available to our employees:
Medical & Dental start day 1.
401(k) Savings Plan.
Life Milestones - from adoption assistance, childcare resources, pet insurance, and more, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. supports you at all life stages.
Xfinity Services - We offer all employees in serviceable areas discounted digital TV and internet.
Free tickets to Universal theme parks!
Learn more ****Employees at all levels are encouraged to:
Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how your job is done.
Lead the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
Know your stuff - be hardworking learners, users and advocates of our groundbreaking technology, products, and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
We win as a team! - Make big things happen by working together and being open to new insights. Get results and growth.
Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
Respect and promote inclusion & diversity. Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors, and our communities.
Disclaimer:
This information has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Education
Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
10 Years
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. 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, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary (****on our careers site for more details.

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