Background/CultureCharter Communications is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet(R), TV, Mobile and Voice. Charter's commitment to serving customers and exceeding their expectations is the bedrock of its business strategy and the philosophy that guides its over 95,000 employees.Key ResponsibilitiesCharter is seeking a bright, determined, and committed communications professional to join the Government Affairs team to assist in driving Policy Communications priorities. The ideal candidate will have direct experience in policy and/or political communications, with a strong commitment to the organization's mission. The individual will distill complex concepts and policy positions into easily understandable, compelling messages that educate, explain, and/or advocate for or against specific policy initiatives and support strategic objectives and key initiatives.Essential FunctionsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.Manage policy communications content and oversee the development, fact checking, internal timing/sequencing, and coordination of messaging and research materials for the team, including ongoing updates and approvalsBuild an understanding of relevant public policy and keep abreast of items of interest to the Government Affairs team, including industry position statements, the status of legislation, peer company initiatives, important regulatory activities, and internal Charter Communications developmentsServe as the initial clearing house for all external policy communications materials (press releases, social media content, Q&A, talking points, backgrounders/fact sheets, speeches, news advisories, etc.) to ensure consistency and alignment. Taking a proactive approach, develop and plan accordingly for internal review and collaborationAdvise the Group Vice President on matters of immediate interest and concern, and on developments which warrant the GVP's cognizance and affect the direction of Government Affairs efforts for planning purposes; ensure that the policy communications plans, statements, and editorials are provided by, and to, appropriate individuals in keeping with policy communications objectivesSet goals, assign tasks, and ensure that they are carried out in a timely, accurate, and professional manner. Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to editing reports, testimony, white papers, press releases as appropriatePROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONSMinimum QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and/or work experience required. Five plus years of relative experience with increasing levels of responsibility for public affairs or public policy communications, media relations, and/or organizational communications.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to distill complex concepts and policy positions into easily understandable, compelling messagesSkilled in advocating for and against policy positions, supporting strategic communications objectives, and developing compelling messagingIntellectually curiousHigh-level, relatable writing and grammar skills. Experience planning, writing, editing, and producing policy papers, blog posts, press releases, and/or otherpublicationsInterest and/or experience in implementing successful digital strategies, including website content managementHas a "pitch in" and solutions-oriented attitude and thrives in a high-performance, high-pressure work environment, where individuals work collaborativelyacross the organization with compressed timelines and deadline-driven work schedulesAble to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needsLearns from successes and setbacks and listens to and learns from others, speaks the truth even when uncomfortableWorking ConditionsOffice work environmentTravel up to 10% of timeEducationBachelor's degree preferred in communications, public relations, public policy, or journalism#LI-VB1RCU600 327035 327035BR