Job Description:This position requires office presence of a minimum of 3 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.At AT&amp;T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections.Overall Purpose: Responsible for supporting strategic communications and stakeholder engagement to advance the organization’s public policy objectives.Job Contribution: An experienced professional, recognized as an expert, creatively resolving complex issues with broad and in-depth knowledge. Leads significant projects with strategic autonomy, influencing executive decisions. Mentors less experienced staff, implements long-term plans impacting the organization, and frequently collaborates with senior leadership. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:<ul><li>Policy Analysis and Legislative Advocacy: Analyzing legislation and regulatory issues. Advocating for the company’s regulatory agenda during public hearings and meetings with state legislators and staff.</li><li>Stakeholder and Community Engagement: Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, community groups, and third-party coalitions. Representing the company on local boards and commissions and acting as the face of the corporation in served communities.</li><li>Event Coordination and Community Relations: Organizing and managing community events to bridge relationships between the community and elected officials. Promoting the company’s initiatives and addressing constituent concerns.</li><li>Other duties as assigned: Supporting processes related to Political Action Committee (PAC) activity, internal collaboration, strategy development, leading lobbying activities, negotiations, addressing constituent concerns, and/or grant management.</li></ul> Supervisor: No Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 5+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.Our Lead External Affairs earns between $105,000 - $157,600 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&amp;T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.  Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:<ul><li>Medical/Dental/Vision coverage  </li><li>401(k) plan  </li><li>Tuition reimbursement program  </li><li>Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)  </li><li>Paid Parental Leave  </li><li>Paid Caregiver Leave  </li><li>Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected  </li><li>Adoption Reimbursement  </li><li>Disability Benefits (short term and long term)  </li><li>Life and Accidental Death Insurance  </li><li>Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal  </li><li>Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)  </li><li>Extensive employee wellness programs  </li><li>Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&amp;T mobility plans and accessories,</li><li>AT&amp;T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&amp;T phone</li></ul>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!<div>Ready to join our team? Apply today!</div>Weekly Hours:40Time Type:RegularLocation:Gulfport, MississippiSalary Range: $105,000.00 - $157,600.00It is the policy of AT&amp;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, genetic 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&amp;T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&amp;T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

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