
Manager, Government Affairs
NEW YORK, NYJob$86–183K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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The Government Affairs Manager monitors and advocates on federal, state, and local legislative activity, oversees franchise renewals and represents Spectrum at community events. The role involves communicating with government officials and legislative leaders, addressing regulatory issues affecting the cable television industry, and coordinating franchise documents and public affairs projects. It requires at least three years of relevant government, public policy, regulatory, or legislative experience.
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This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Are you passionate about shaping policy and building lasting relationships with government officials to drive meaningful change? Spectrum is seeking a Government Affairs Manager who will monitor and advocate on federal, state and local legislative activity, oversee franchise renewals and represent Spectrum at community events. Your efforts will directly impact Spectrum's standing with government partners and enhance its ability to deliver reliable services. HowYou'llMake an Impact * Manage all communications with franchises; review the franchise renewal and acquisition process; prepare and review franchise documents; work to resolve differences between the Company and government officials * Communicate with legislative leaders to discuss cable television and proposed legislation; enhance public relationships by frequent interaction with federal, state and local officials * Inform appropriate personnel of all regulatory and legislative issues affecting the cable television industry; represent the system's position regarding industry issues; lobby on behalf of the system * Oversee communications with franchises; facilitate system franchise transfers and renewals; communicate with system staff and legal counsel regarding franchise documents including interpretation and renewal or extensions * Manage public affairs projects and activities (i.e. annual food/toy drives); represent the Company at community events (i.e. Chamber of Commerce meetings). * Coordinate with systems regarding correspondence to elected officials and press releases Working Conditions * Office environment * Travel as required * Exposure to moderate noise levels WhatYou'llBring to Spectrum Required Qualifications Education * Bachelor's degree in business, political science or related field or equivalent experience Experience * 3+ years of Government, public policy, regulatory or legislative experience * Political/government experience * Lobbying and public relations experience * Cable television experience Skills * Ability to read, write, speak and understand English * Ability to communicate in a public forum and perform business negotiations * Ability to maintain relationships with political officials in local environment * Ability to prioritize and organize effectively * Ability to use a personal computer and software applications (i.e. word-processing, spreadsheet, etc.) * Knowledge of federal, state, and local franchise and cable regulations * Knowledge of government process at the federal, state, and local levels * Vision ability close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus * Valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record within the Company required standards and auto insurance Preferred Qualifications Experience * 2+ years of management or leadership experience #LI-LYR PGA500 2026-82483 PGA500 2026 Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life. A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances. The base pay for this position generally is between $86,000.00 and $182,900.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as
How this job compares
Set against the 294 open Government Affairs jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$86–183K/yr
- US median$161–232K/yr232 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $134K, is 32% below the US median midpoint ($197K) — in the lowest quarter of Government Affairs salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 23 open Government Affairs jobs in New York and 294 across the US. 18% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- Harvey3 open
- Charter Communications (this employer)2 open
- City of New York2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Government Affairs postings that state a minimum ask for (median 8 years, across 255 postings).
- Education
- 121 of the 294 open Government Affairs jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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