Director, Public Affairs
Digital Realty
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Ashburn • Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
About the role
- Lead Digital Realty’s public affairs and community relations strategy across the East Region (MA, NY, NJ, VA, NC, GA, FL).
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local, city, and state government officials, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders.
- Develop and execute advocacy and engagement strategies that support business objectives and long-term growth.
- Serve as the company’s representative in public hearings, community meetings, and with industry and business organizations.
- Collaborate on land use, zoning, permitting, and development efforts, engaging with government and community leaders to facilitate project success.
- Partner with the communications team to manage media relations and strengthen Digital Realty’s brand and reputation in local markets.
- Manage local sponsorships and community partnerships, ensuring alignment with company values and regional priorities.
- Monitor legislative, regulatory, and political developments and provide strategic insights to company leadership.
- Build coalitions and work with industry associations on policies related to energy, tax, infrastructure, and technology.
- Ability to travel 35% as needed across the East Region.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 10+ years of experience working within government, corporate public affairs or public policy organizations.
- Experience with or within state and local governments, particularly involving real estate, tax, economic development, data centers, information technology, critical infrastructure or energy policy.
- Knowledge of land acquisition, zoning laws, permitting, energy, electricity, utility policy and real estate development are a strong plus.
- Experience in campaign strategy or political communications, including stakeholder engagement and grassroots organizing.
- Experience in media relations, including proactive communications and issue management.
- Experience managing local sponsorships and community partnerships to support corporate reputation and engagement.
Benefits
- Health and Safety
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive environment
- Opportunity for career growth
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
campaign strategypolitical communicationsstakeholder engagementgrassroots organizingmedia relationsissue managementland acquisitionzoning lawspermittingreal estate development
Soft skills
relationship buildingstrategic insightscollaborationcommunity engagementadvocacycommunicationleadershiporganizational skillspublic speakingcoalition building
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree