Brightspeed
Bringing a fast, reliable internet service to homes and businesses across rural and suburban America.
Government Affairs and Community Relations Manager
Account ManagerSalesFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2022H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn
Location
Pennsylvania
Posted
23 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Seniority
Senior
Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• 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
Job 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
Related Guides
Related Job Pages
More Account Manager Jobs
Account Manager23 days ago
Full TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2015H1B Sponsor
Lead identification, negotiation, and management of strategic partnerships in the Americas. Drive product and commercial integrations, cross-functional alignment, partner onboarding, and measure partnership ROI to accelerate user adoption and revenue growth.
California
Account Manager23 days ago
Full TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000H1B Sponsor
Account Manager managing client operations for Evolent's healthcare services
Account Manager23 days ago
Full TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 1878H1B Sponsor
Account Manager for business development in biobased materials and natural ingredients industries
Account Manager23 days ago
Full TimeRemoteTeam 5,001-10,000Since 1887H1B No Sponsor
Account Manager driving growth for H.B. Fuller’s adhesive product solutions




