Job Description:

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 3 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted.  No relocation is offered.

Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Consumer Technology experience team is delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions to power differentiated, simplified customer experiences. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future-you’ll create it.

Overall Purpose:Lead and support strategic communications, legislative advocacy, and stakeholder engagement to advance the organization’s public policy objectives. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, anticipatory, and creative—capable of proactively identifying challenges and crafting innovative solutions that drive AT&T’s success in complex regulatory and community environments.

Key Roles and Responsibilities: Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Legislative Strategy and Policy Analysis: Lead the development and implementation of legislative tactics and strategies on state issues affecting AT&T. Research and analyze legislation, federal/state laws, and PAC guidelines. Monitor proposed legislation for potential organizational impact and provide insightful analysis. Anticipate regulatory trends and creatively advocate for the company’s agenda in public hearings and meetings with legislators and staff.

Political Action Committee (PAC) Coordination: Coordinate PAC disbursement and solicitation campaigns.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with government officials, community groups, and third-party coalitions. Provide community relations at the local level to promote a positive customer image for AT&T and its affiliates. Represent the company on local boards and commissions, acting as a trusted corporate ambassador.

Event Coordination and Communication: Organize and manage community events that foster connections between the community and elected officials. Develop materials for informational meetings and promote company initiatives, addressing constituent concerns with creativity and foresight.

Mentoring Responsibilities: May serve as an individual contributor providing training and mentoring to less experienced colleagues. Provide feedback and support to enhance team performance.

Additional Duties: Support internal collaboration, strategy development, lobbying activities, negotiations, grant management, and other tasks as assigned, demonstrating proactive problem-solving and leadership.

Job Contribution: An experienced professional, recognized as an expert, creatively resolving complex issues with broad and in-depth knowledge. Leads significant projects with strategic autonomy, influencing executive decisions. Mentors less experienced staff, implements long-term plans impacting the organization, and frequently collaborates with senior leadership.

Supervisor: No

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 5+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.

Our Area Manager-External Affairs earn between $130,700 - $196,100 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. From health insurance to tuition reimbursement and paid time off to discounts on products and services just to name a few. There is a lot to be excited about around here. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and 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

A career with us, a global leader in communications and technology, comes with big rewards. As part of our team, you’ll lead transformation surrounded by trailblazing industry leaders like you. You’ll be empowered to go above and beyond – making a difference through company-sponsored initiatives or connecting and networking through one of our many employee groups. And regardless of where you’re at in your career trajectory, you’ll be rewarded by the impact that comes with making a difference in the lives of millions.

With AT&T, you’ll be a part of something greater, do incredible things and be rewarded with a chance to change the world.

AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, State, and local laws.

Ready to close the deal on a career with AT&T?

Apply today.

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Austin, Texas

Salary Range:

$130,700.00 - $196,100.00

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

Job ID R-78338 Date posted 08/25/2025