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Job Summary
The Executive Director, Government Communications is responsible for shaping and executing high-impact strategic communications related to federal legislative, regulatory, and public policy initiatives. This role will play a critical role in shaping the company’s public narrative around key policy issues while strengthening Comcast’s reputation among policymakers, regulators, media, and opinion leaders in Washington, D.C.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
Lead the development of strategic communications plans supporting Comcast’s federal legislative, regulatory and public policy priorities in Washington, D.C.
Translate complex public policy and regulatory issues into accessible, compelling messages for policymakers, the media, and other key stakeholders.
Develop and execute thought leadership strategy and prepare executives and subject matter experts for external engagements, media interviews, and industry events.
Draft written materials including press statements, talking points, op-eds, and policy narratives that align with company goals.
Serve as a communications advisor to provide federal government affairs executives with messaging guidance.
Develop and implement crisis and rapid response communications related to legislative or regulatory developments.
Cultivate strong relationships with national, political, and policy journalists; ensure company positions are represented accurately and effectively in media coverage.
Oversee earned media strategies targeting Washington and Beltway outlets, as well as trade and business publications.
Collaborate with digital team to create multi-media content that clearly communicates company policy positions.
Advise on digital media strategy and content for policy and stakeholder audiences.
Coordinate with external agencies to deliver integrated campaigns.
Partner with state and local government communications team to ensure message consistency and unified brand voice.
Establish success metrics and regularly report on communications outcomes.
Internal communications support as needed.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Prior Professional Experience & Qualifications
10–15 years of experience in federal public affairs, political communications, or government communications, with significant experience in Washington, D.C.
Understanding of telecom, broadband policy, media, and technology issues.
Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation abilities.
Strategic mindset with capacity to manage complex, fast-moving policy environments.
Proven success engaging high-level media, policymakers, and advocacy organizations.
Track record of successfully positioning corporate policy initiatives to support both legislative goals and brand trust.
Ability to balance short-term communications demands with long-term reputation and policy strategy.
Overall team player.
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
Prior Comcast experience is required.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
Own 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 enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
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, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
Drive results and growth.
Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
Disclaimer:
Comcast is 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, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Skills:
Public Affairs; Communications Strategy; Government Communications
Salary:
Primary Location Pay Range: $187,771.09 - $281,656.64
Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
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. 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.
Education
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.
Relevant Work Experience
10 Years +
