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Area Director, Government Affairs - NYC |
[Posted 12/09/10] |
| Organization: | Cablevision Systems Corp. |
| Website: | http://www.cablevision.com |
| Salary: | > $100K Per Year |
| Job Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | New York, New York |
| Description: | BACKGROUND: Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC), one of the nation's leading media and entertainment companies, provides industry-leading services to more than 3 million New York area households and delivers some of today's most watched programming to hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide through its award-winning television networks. A state-of-the-art cable system enables the company to offer a full suite of advanced residential and business communications services that include digital television, high-speed Internet, digital voice, wireless Internet, and integrated business communications solutions. Cablevision also serves the New York area with compelling local content through News 12 Networks, a local news leader; MSG Varsity, a suite of television and online services covering high school activities; and, Newsday Media Group, a business unit that includes Newsday, Long Island's leading daily newspaper. In addition, through Rainbow Media Holdings LLC, Cablevision operates successful programming and entertainment businesses such as AMC, IFC, Sundance Channel, WE tv and IFC Entertainment. The company also owns and operates Clearview Cinemas which includes Manhattan's famed Ziegfeld Theatre, a frequent and historic venue for film premieres and events. RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is responsible for the company's New York City government affairs portfolio as well as for developing and maintaining relationships with key democratic public officials at the local, state, and federal level from New York City. These responsibilities include the legislative, government affairs, local franchising, regulatory, and public affairs areas for New York City. Government Affairs Portfolio The Area Director is responsible for - Developing and maintaining the relationships with key City Council members from the Bronx and Brooklyn, with the Council's leadership as well as with Citywide elected officials and City agencies - Serving as the primary contact for state legislative and federal officials from New York City - Providing input on the appropriate political contribution strategy to support the building of key relationships with public officials from New York City. - Working, in conjunction with other members of the Corporate Government Affairs team, with the Cable & Telecommunications Association of New York to build support for the company's positions, such as deregulation or net neutrality. - Developing, in coordination with Corporate Government Affairs, the legislative agenda in the City Council in order to ensure that there are adequate strategies to protect against unfavorable legislative proposals in the City Council. - Assist in the development and execution of the government affairs strategies needed to secure support or minimize negative reaction from the government and community leaders when the business undertakes certain initiatives, such as digitization. - Assisting in the company's state legislative efforts to protect against unfavorable legislation and secure favorable legislation. - Ensuring the compliance with the NYC franchise obligations for the cable and telephone contracts. Public Affairs Portfolio With input from Corporate Government Affairs and Education, this position will be responsible for developing and executing public affairs strategies and events using the company's assets to build relationships and enhance the company's presence in New York City. In coordination with the other New York regions, this position will oversee the execution of the Meet the Leaders programs with key state and local public officials on a regular basis in New York City, Albany and Washington, DC with the congressional members. This position will also work with the Power To Learn team to expand the benefits of powertolearn.com, the company's technology offers to schools and libraries, as well as the MSG Varsity program in New York City. Specific duties include: - Developing and maintaining relationships with elected officials (including executive branch, state legislative, local elected officials and congressional members), State agencies, community groups and opinion makers in New York City. - Maintaining /communicating awareness of activities of regulatory agencies and elected officials that impact business decisions. - Coordinating complex and comprehensive public affairs strategies on key projects. - Managing key issues such as rate increases, network upgrade plans, franchise renewals, introduction of new products, and digitization. - Ensuring compliance with franchise obligations and renewal of franchises on favorable terms. - Developing and executing political contribution plans consistent with federal, state and local campaign finance and ethics laws. - Identifying and maximizing opportunities to position the company positively in the community through Power to Learn, Meet the Leaders and other community projects. |
| Qualifications: | QUALIFICATIONS • 10 years of professional experience with at least 5 years of legal experience dealing with federal, state or local legislative, policy or ethics issues. • Background in government, bill drafting and review. • Deep understanding of federal, state, and local legislative and political processes as well as business issues. • Knowledge of telecommunications, broadband, VoIP and emerging policy issues (e.g., network neutrality) is a definite plus • Knowledge of federal, state and local ethics, lobbying and campaign finance laws and regulations. • Ability to write legal pleadings on complex policy issues. • Ability to analyze and explain third party positions. • Experience in preparing and presenting legal issues to high-level officials. • Ability to effectively communicate the positions of the company in writing, including the drafting of letters and legal memoranda. • Ability to present and visually display issues and advocacy in various forms, including power point. • Ability to develop reasonable expertise on new matters in short period of time. • Strong communication skills - both written and oral. • Track record in completing projects in a timely and efficient manner. • Organizational skills and ability to coordinate complex projects and work well with others. • Energy and commitment as well as flexibility in reacting to a changing environment. |
| How to Apply: | Email resume to: execrec@cablevision.com |
| Deadline: | 2/1/2011 |