Lead External Affairs

Job Description: At AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help us serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections.

Support strategic communications and stakeholder engagement to advance the organization’s public policy objectives.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Policy Analysis & Legislative Advocacy: Analyze legislation and regulatory issues; advocate for the company’s regulatory agenda in public hearings and meetings with state legislators and staff.
• Stakeholder & Community Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, community groups, and third‑party coalitions. Represent the company on local boards and commissions, serving as the face of AT&T in the communities we serve.
• Event Coordination & Community Relations: Organize and manage community events to foster relationships between the company, community members, and elected officials. Promote company initiatives and address constituent concerns.
• Additional Responsibilities: Support Political Action Committee (PAC) activities, internal collaboration, strategy development, lobbying initiatives, negotiations, and/or grant management, as assigned.

Recognized as an experienced professional and subject matter expert, you will creatively resolve complex issues with broad and in-depth knowledge. Lead significant projects with strategic autonomy, influence executive decisions, mentor less experienced staff, and collaborate frequently with senior leadership.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) preferred
• 5+ years of related experience
• Certification required in some areas

Our Lead External Affairs earns between $116,700 - $175,100 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company‑designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance пап (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programmes
• Employee discounts up tos up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories,
• AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

If you’re ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility. Apply today!

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Weekly

Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Columbus, Ohio

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It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression tack, gene eric information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.