CJ America Corporate Affairs Senior Associate - NY

Overview

Job Title:

Corporate Affairs Senior Associate

Report To:
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

Company: CJ America, Inc.

Location:

New York, NY

Status:
Full-Time, Exempt

CJ America is seeking a highly motivated Corporate Affairs Senior Associate to play a critical role in developing and executing the company s corporate, government affairs, and communications strategy across the Americas. This dynamic role, based in New York, operates at the intersection of policy and public perception. The Senior Associate will be responsible for actively advocating CJ s interests, managing policy risks, and shaping corporate reputation.

This role reports directly to the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and requires close, cross-functional collaboration with our legal, strategic planning, corporate development, marketing, and government relations professionals.

• Policy Analysis & Intelligence:
  Proactively monitor, research, and analyze relevant political, regulatory, and legislative developments and policy initiatives at both federal and state levels. Identify potential risks and opportunities that impact CJ s businesses
• Strategic Advocacy Support:
  Collaborate with senior-level Corporate Affairs professionals in developing and executing strategic plans for policy advocacy and corporate reputation management
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Coordinate, prepare, and participate in high-level interactions and meetings with policymakers, external stakeholders, and key trade associations to build and maintain positive working relationships on behalf of the company
• Internal Briefing & Reporting:
  Prepare clear, concise briefing materials, talking points, and reports for senior leadership on legislative status (bills, regulations) and policy initiatives. Maintain a comprehensive, organized database of relevant actions
• Campaign Execution:
  Assist in the planning and coordination of targeted advocacy campaigns designed to influence policy outcomes and shape public discourse
• Issue & Crisis Support:
  Monitor emerging public affairs issues and provide swift support for coordinated response efforts, including drafting initial statements, coordinating internal stakeholders, and managing immediate media inquiries

• Corporate Communications:
  Strategic Narrative Development:
  Identify and develop core business narratives, compelling angles, and strategic messaging that articulate core business value, highlight company achievements, and promote key policy positions to diverse audiences
• Content Creation:
  Draft and produce high-impact, channel-specific content (e.g., press releases, op-eds, statements, talking points) for strategic distribution channels
• Media Relations:
  Quickly identify and capitalize on emerging media opportunities to strategically insert the company s voice and perspective
• Agency Management:
  Partner closely with the external Public Relations firm to identify, research, and execute earned and paid media placements, including op-eds, to secure publication in high-impact outlets
• Leadership Support:
  Conduct strategic research, develop detailed interview questions, and prepare comprehensive briefing materials for executive media engagements and internal leadership communications
• Stakeholder Coordination:
  Work closely with senior-level Corporate Affairs professionals to facilitate seamless, clear communication and coordination across a diverse set of internal and external key stakeholders, including senior leadership, external agencies, and global affiliates
• Perform other Corporate Affairs-related duties as required and assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Communications, Journalism, Business, Economics, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field required
• Core Competencies:
  
  Demonstrated proficiency in Priority Setting, Drive for Results, Adaptability in Ambiguous Situations, Decision Quality, Business Acumen
• Proven ability to handle highly sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality
• Exceptional attention to detail, clear written and oral communication skills, and the proven ability to deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines with sound…