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Role Purpose

NBCUniversal seeks a dynamic Senior Manager, State and Local Public Policy to support the company’s state and local government affairs efforts. The Senior Manager will be focused on identifying and analyzing legislation, policies, regulations, and policy programs aligned with or harmful to the company's strategic corporate and/or business interests. The Senior Manager will actively contribute to shaping policy during the legislative process, and will build trusted relationships with government officials to lead to meaningful legislative outcomes. Additionally, the position will look for opportunities to expand our state/local visibility and reputation as a premier destination for trustworthy news, information and entertainment content, as well as an attractive global employer. 

This role will report to the VP, Government Affairs and matrix report to the department’s SVP, Head of Global Production External Affairs and State and Local Government Affairs.

With the department’s 50-state mandate in mind, teamwork is not an aspirational concept, but the standard operating procedure embraced by the department. The Senior Manager should possess a “no drama” temperament when collaborating with department colleagues to properly fulfill the core “early warning” mission. The Senior Manager is expected to efficiently identify relevant bills from a high volume of legislation and policy proposals introduced each year in the state legislatures and localities.

The Senior Manager should also exhibit sound judgement, discretion, and interpersonal skills when working with internal and external stakeholders. The Senior Manager will design an advocacy plan in collaboration with the VP, and own the plan’s execution.

Job Duties

Management and Advocacy

• Advocate before government officials, policy makers and their staff
• Research, monitor, track and analyze current or proposed state legislation, regulations, and policies that involve privacy and workforce/labor issues
• Work closely NBCU’s external government affairs consultants and industry partners
• Advance the company’s policy priorities with relevant trade associations and advocacy groups

Government Relations

• Build and sustain strong relationships with relevant government officials, including legislative offices, industry partners and thought leaders in the states and cities, to influence public discourse in support of company interests
• Manage initiatives that would enhance the company’s relationships with policymakers and political leaders
• Design plans for government outreach and thought leadership
• Gather political intelligence and draft position papers, policy briefings, presentations, and other materials in preparation for government actions

Senior Management Support

• Prepare “real time” updates on relevant political, legislative, and regulatory developments affecting NBCUniversal’s business activities in the state and local level
• Prepare communications, including briefing material and policy recommendations, to senior executives in the event they are part of strategic advocacy planning
• Provide support to senior management in the company’s political engagement program

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, solid academic credentials, and minimum of 6-8 years of multi-state public policy experience

Additional Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols in select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in the entertainment and media sector preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of state and local policy making processes
• Experience working directly with senior executives and government officials
• Successful track record of developing advocacy strategy and advancing policy initiatives with trade associations and other third-party groups
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills in order to translate complex policy into clear, concise summaries of issues and business impacts, to NBCUniversal business and functional leaders as well as lawmakers

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.