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As the Government Affairs Manager – Political Action Committee for Cox Enterprises in our public policy office in Washington, D.C, you’ll take more than just an interest in government affairs…you’ll take action. You’ll be responsible for engaging our employees and representing Cox in the nation’s capital.

What You’ll Do

If you’re great at multitasking and wearing many hats, this might be the job for you. In this role, you’ll be the point of contact for managing multiple responsibilities in support of the PAC and support a variety of research, relationship building, advocacy and operational efforts for the Government Affairs team, including the following:

• Supporting the management of the annual solicitation campaign and other engagement efforts.

• Assisting in developing the PAC budget.
• Drafting newsletters and other communications.
• Managing and coordinating all regular PAC meetings.
• Managing and producing PAC presentations.

• Providing administrative support including, but not limited to:

• Processing PAC contributions
• Maintaining internal PAC budget
• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and safeguards and fulfilling FEC requirements.

• Providing event support for PAC activities, managing and coordinating all PAC events, and tracking participation in all PAC events.

• Assisting with the preparation of presentation materials and internal documents for the broader Government Affairs team.

• Creating and editing content for the company’s intranet for the Government Affairs team and any PAC related content.

• Providing basic research and drafting talking points for Congressional meetings.

• Providing support in the development of and advocacy for company public policy positions before Congress.

• Building relationships with Congress members (and their staffs), trade associations and industry colleagues.

Who You Are

• A bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) to five (5) years of governmental affairs, fund-raising, compliance, public policy, or related experience.

• The ability to research, analyze data and derive facts.

• The ability to work in a team environment.

• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

• Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills.

• Strong work ethic and self-motivation.

• Previous experience in a Congressional office and/or on political campaign/fundraising is highly desired.

• An interest in the broadband or automotive industries (preferred).

• Knowledge of Congressional process (preferred).

What’s In It For You?

Our lives contain a lot of moving parts. At Cox, our best-in-class benefits package and award-winning employee culture give you peace of mind, knowing that you and your family have a wide range of options for the best care available. 

• We all have lives and responsibilities outside of work, and we respect that. We have an exceptional work/life balance at Cox, with accommodating work schedules and flexible time-off policies.    

• Our talent is paid what they’re worth with a competitive salary package and top-notch bonus & incentive plans.    

• We help you prepare for the future with a 401(k) (that we’ll generously match), life insurance and disability insurance.   

• You’ll enjoy a generous suite of healthcare benefits with various deductible options, along with pharmacy benefits, Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options, counseling for mental wellness and more.   

• As you grow your family, rest assured that you’ll have access to our inclusive parental leave policies, plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance.   

• Want to volunteer in your community? We encourage that, and even offer paid hours for you to do so.   

• Our employees enjoy discounts on computers, entertainment, travel and more.   

• Continuing education and professional development are important, and at Cox, we offer both.    

• We all love our pets—whether they walk, crawl, fly, swim or slither—and we’re happy to supply insurance for them as well.   

At Cox, our people come first…and that’s not just a company line. Our benefits packages are designed to support your unique needs for health and happiness.  As an employee, you’ll be able to explore our myriad benefits and select the ones that best support you and your family. 

Apply today and make your mark in D.C. and beyond!

About Cox

Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses – which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications – is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!