Executive Director, Government Communications

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.

Job Summary

The Executive Director, Government Communications is responsible for shaping and executing high-impact strategic communications related to federal legislative, regulatory, and public policy initiatives. This role will play a critical role in shaping the company’s public narrative around key policy issues while strengthening Comcast’s reputation among policymakers, regulators, media, and opinion leaders in Washington, D.C.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities 

• Lead the development of strategic communications plans supporting Comcast’s federal legislative, regulatory and public policy priorities in Washington, D.C.

• Translate complex public policy and regulatory issues into accessible, compelling messages for policymakers, the media, and other key stakeholders. 

• Develop and execute thought leadership strategy and prepare executives and subject matter experts for external engagements, media interviews, and industry events. 

• Draft written materials including press statements, talking points, op-eds, and policy narratives that align with company goals.

• Serve as a communications advisor to provide federal government affairs executives with messaging guidance. 

• Develop and implement crisis and rapid response communications related to legislative or regulatory developments. 

• Cultivate strong relationships with national, political, and policy journalists; ensure company positions are represented accurately and effectively in media coverage. 

• Oversee earned media strategies targeting Washington and Beltway outlets, as well as trade and business publications. 

• Collaborate with digital team to create multi-media content that clearly communicates company policy positions.  

• Advise on digital media strategy and content for policy and stakeholder audiences. 

• Coordinate with external agencies to deliver integrated campaigns. 

• Partner with state and local government communications team to ensure message consistency and unified brand voice. 

• Establish success metrics and regularly report on communications outcomes. 

• Internal communications support as needed.  

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

 

Prior Professional Experience & Qualifications 

• 10–15 years of experience in federal public affairs, political communications, or government communications, with significant experience in Washington, D.C. 

• Understanding of telecom, broadband policy, media, and technology issues. 

• Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation abilities. 

• Strategic mindset with capacity to manage complex, fast-moving policy environments. 

• Proven success engaging high-level media, policymakers, and advocacy organizations. 

• Track record of successfully positioning corporate policy initiatives to support both legislative goals and brand trust. 

• Ability to balance short-term communications demands with long-term reputation and policy strategy. 

• Overall team player.  

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.

• Prior Comcast experience is required.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.

• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.

• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.

• Win as a team - make big things happen by working to