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Senior Manager, Government Affairs

Spectrum

Senior Manager, Government Affairs

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Sandy Springs, GA, USA

In-Office

Senior level

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The Role

Leads government affairs and public policy initiatives across Georgia and South Carolina. Builds relationships with public officials, manages local franchise and public affairs matters, advocates on permitting and right-of-way issues, presents company positions, develops grassroots support, represents Spectrum at community events, and manages press relations. The role requires advocacy, lobbying, negotiation, communication, public speaking, policy analysis, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Summary Generated by Built In

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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Get to Know Us Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you'll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S.
Grow Your Career Here We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve - providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in business, political science, a related field, or equivalent experience
3+ years of political or government relations experience
3+ years of advocacy, lobbying, and negotiation experience
Proficiency 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
Ability to analyze technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Competence using personal computers and software applications
Ability to work independently
Skill in writing speeches and articles for publication
Ability to present 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

What the Team is Saying

Spectrum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Retirement Support — The 401(k) program is described as dollar‑for‑dollar up to 6% of pay, with many roles also receiving an additional 3% employer retirement contribution. Feedback suggests this creates a notably strong foundation for long‑term savings.
Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with health accounts and mental‑health resources, with up to $1,500 funded into a healthcare account for some national plans. Company materials also indicate efforts to keep employee premiums stable over time.
Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (six weeks for parents, 14 weeks for birth mothers), fertility benefits, and up to $15,000 for adoption/surrogacy reimbursement are highlighted. These offerings indicate meaningful support for family building and caregiving needs.

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The Company

HQ: Stamford, CT

100,000 Employees

Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

At Spectrum, our Product & Technology teams build the platforms and tools that power seamless connectivity and entertainment across Internet, WiFi, Video, Mobile and Voice. Supporting more than 500 million devices, we’re transforming the next era of connected experiences with some of the fastest, most reliable and advanced services in the nation. It’s an unmatched environment for designers, architects, engineers, developers, operators and data scientists to grow their careers, solve complex challenges and collaborate to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Join us to help deliver what’s next.

Why Work With Us

At Spectrum, we continually refine technology, process, and structure. We are committed to delivering a superior network infrastructure, the most competitive products, and highly rated customer experiences. Our talented team of experts deploys technology solutions and builds systems and tools for our employees to provide exceptional operations.