Director, External & State Affairs

DEPARTMENT: Association Affairs

POSITION

Director, External & State Affairs

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Along with the VP, External & State Affairs, represent the cable industry as a liaison to the intergovernmental community as well as free market groups with whom we work. Develop and maintain a grassroots network and organize grassroots activities to support federal initiatives with association member companies and state cable associations.

REPORTS TO

Vice President, External & State Affairs

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Serve as a liaison to state intergovernmental groups that may include ALEC, NGA, SGAC, RLCC, DLCC, CSG, NAAG, RAGA, DAGA.

  • Serve as a liaison to free market groups and attend their meetings and conferences.

  • Represent NCTA at intergovernmental group annual conferences, spring/winter meetings and committee meetings and convey cable’s position on various cable-related issues.

  • Communicate with Key Contacts via telephone, e-mail, and weekly e-mail bulletins.

  • Provide Washington updates to association members at various regional/state cable association shows and manager meetings.

  • Prepare district and state profiles on Members of Congress.

  • Develop and maintain a grassroots network in assigned states and organize grassroots activities to support cable’s federal legislative and regulatory priorities on Capitol Hill.

  • Assist VP, External & State Affairs with planning and execution of Cable Show educational program for state legislators.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors Degree in related field.

  • 3-5 years related experience.

  • Strong public speaking, writing and organizational skills. Ability to motivate grassroots network and strong advocacy skills.

  • Ability to advocate effectively, both one-on-one and in groups, on behalf of member companies in a wide variety of settings.

  • PowerPoint and Excel proficiency a plus.

HOW TO APPLY

  • Please combine your resume and cover letter into a single document.

  • Click on the "Apply Now" link below.

  • Where you are prompted to enter a "text resume" please copy and paste your resume and cover letter into the field.

  • Additionally, please upload the document containing both your resume and cover letter using the "Attach a Resume" field.

  • Follow the prompts on the screen for the next steps.

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