MEMBERS ONLY 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 MEMBERS ONLY.
Job Summary
Responsible for state governmental policy and advocacy matters for Massachusetts and Vermont. Develops and implements legislative and state administration strategies, monitors legislation, coordinates state association management, key contacts programs, training, compliance, and assists in facilitation of state government-facing business initiatives. Oversees corporate initiatives and works with local and federal government affairs to coordinate community affairs activities.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
- Responsible for relations with Massachusetts and Vermont state governments, including advocacy before the legislature, executive branch, and state agencies.
- Work as a strategic partner with Corporate, Division and Region senior management team to accomplish business goals of the organization.
- Identify state administrative and legislative issues that impact MEMBERS ONLY's internal business partners, develop relationships and work with internal subject matter experts to achieve successful outcomes.
- Provide guidance and support at all management levels to ensure consistent and sound state government policy and enhance communication with state officials.
- Draft, analyze and/or present legislation, amendments, and testimony as necessary.
- Develop and maintain relationships with government representatives and regulators at the state level. Travel to attend meetings, hearings, conferences or other events to represent the company.
- Coordinate with Regional Government Affairs team on community investment programs.
- Manage outside counsel, consultants, and lobbyists to implement strategies or initiatives.
- Consult and coordinate with business units on state procurement opportunities.
- Provide leadership and supervision to state cable association, including staffing, performance management, compensation administration, office management, etc.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Communications or Government, or related discipline; law or related advanced degree preferred.
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in all aspects of Government Affairs related disciplines working with legislators and/or government, 15 years minimum professional experience.
- Must possess excellent organizational skills and sound verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills.
MEMBERS ONLY is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Education
Bachelor's Degree. While possessing the stated degree is preferred, MEMBERS ONLY also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
15 Years
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that MEMBERS ONLY provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, MEMBERS ONLY provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
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