Lead External Affairs

At AT&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:

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

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Policy Analysis and Legislative Advocacy: Analyze legislation and regulatory issues. Advocate for the company’s regulatory agenda during public hearings and in meetings with state legislators and staff.

• Stakeholder and 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, and serve as a primary representative in the communities we serve.

• Event Coordination and Community Relations: Organize and manage community events to strengthen relationships between the community and elected officials. Promote the company’s initiatives and address constituent concerns.

• Other Duties as Assigned: Support processes related to Political Action Committee (PAC) activity, internal collaboration, strategy development, lobbying activities, negotiations, addressing constituent concerns, and/or grant management.

Job Contribution:

An experienced professional recognized as an expert who creatively resolves complex issues using broad and in-depth knowledge. Leads significant projects with strategic autonomy and influences executive decision-making. Mentors less-experienced staff and implements long-term plans that impact the organization. Frequently collaborates with senior leadership. Must reside in the Indianapolis, Indiana area.
 

Supervisor: No

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. Five (5)+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.

Our Lead External Affairs role earns between $116,700 and $175,100 USD annually, plus additional rewards that working at AT&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:

• 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 Programs (EAP)  

• Extensive employee wellness programs  

• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories,

• AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Call to action

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!

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Indianapolis, Indiana

Salary Range:

$116,700.00 - $175,100.00

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, 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&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.