Brightspeed

Government Affairs and Community Relations Manager

Brightspeed

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Harrisburg • Pennsylvania • United States

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About the role

  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with state and local government officials, broadband offices, community leaders, and industry stakeholders to support Brightspeed’s broadband deployment and operational priorities
  • Engage local governments and municipalities to facilitate fiber network expansion, including navigating permitting processes, addressing regulatory requirements, and resolving deployment-related issues
  • Serve as a primary liaison between government entities and internal teams, including Network Operations, Engineering, Regulatory, Legal, Real Estate, and Corporate Communications, to resolve issues and support business initiatives
  • Support broadband grant initiatives by coordinating community outreach, strengthening relationships with broadband offices, and assisting in advocacy efforts aligned with funding opportunities
  • Partner with sales and go-to-market teams, including SLED and Door-to-Door channels, to support market entry, community engagement, and business growth objectives
  • Develop and maintain relationships with chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, and community groups to enhance Brightspeed’s reputation and community presence
  • Support construction and operational teams by helping resolve permitting, right-of-way, and buried service wire issues impacting broadband deployment timelines
  • Monitor state and local legislative and regulatory developments related to telecommunications and broadband and assess potential business impact
  • Support public messaging and communications efforts by coordinating with Corporate Communications to ensure alignment with Brightspeed’s brand and strategic priorities
  • Contribute to government affairs strategy, planning, and execution to advance Brightspeed’s policy, regulatory, and operational objectives

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Government Affairs, Political Science, Communications, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, community relations, public affairs, or a related field
  • Based in the Harrisburg, PA area
  • Experience working with state or local government agencies, elected officials, or public sector stakeholders
  • Strong knowledge of state and local government processes, permitting, and regulatory environments
  • Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse audiences
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex business and technical information clearly
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills
  • High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business communication tools.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • 401K plan with company match
  • Paid time off
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Hard Skills & Tools
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