AT&T · 4 days ago
Lead External Affairs
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$117K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expAT&T is a leading telecommunications company that empowers leaders to drive change in a connected world. The Lead External Affairs role involves supporting strategic communications and stakeholder engagement to advance the organization’s public policy objectives, including policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and event coordination.
CollaborationCommunications InfrastructureMobileService IndustryTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Analyze legislation and regulatory issues; advocate for the company’s regulatory agenda in public hearings and meetings with state legislators and staff
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, community groups, and third-party coalitions. Represent the company on local boards and commissions, serving as the face of AT&T in the communities we serve
Organize and manage community events to foster relationships between the company, community members, and elected officials. Promote company initiatives and address constituent concerns
Support Political Action Committee (PAC) activities, internal collaboration, strategy development, lobbying initiatives, negotiations, and/or grant management, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) preferred
5+ years of related experience
Certification required in some areas
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
Company
AT&T
AT&T is a telecommunications company that provides wireless communications, internet and digital television services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.04BKey Investors
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
2025-09-19Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2024-02-12Grant· $42.3M
2023-01-19Grant· $2.2M
Leadership Team
Jeremy Legg
Chief Technology Officer
Pascal Desroches
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
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