Manager, Government Affairs

Job Description :News Corp is a global diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers and businesses throughout the world. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including: news and information services, book publishing, digital real estate services and cable network programming in Australia.News Corp seeks a government affairs professional to be Manager, Government Affairs. This role will play a key part in shaping the policy environment impacting journalism, digital platforms, and emerging technologies, helping to advance News Corp’s strategic priorities in Washington. Responsibilities include advocacy of the company's positions with the Administration and Congress; executing advocacy and engagement strategies; and maintaining strong relationships with federal policymakers and key state policymakers on behalf of the company.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including congressional and executive branch staff, third-party groups, and coalitions.Track and provide policy and political analysis on legislation pertaining to issues like generative AI, privacy, intellectual property, etc. Support the development and execution of federal advocacy strategies aligned with News Corp’s public policy priorities.Represent the company at congressional hearings, briefings, and industry forums, synthesizing insights into actionable recommendations for internal stakeholders.Prepare briefings, talking points, and other materials to support News Corp executive leadership engagements with Members of Congress, Executive Branch officials, and other relevant senior stakeholders.Preparing backgrounders, statements, lines of questioning, questions for the record, and other relevant information for congressional hearings.Engage with trade associations and industry coalitions to coordinate on shared policy priorities.Partner cross-functionally with legal, communications, product, and business teams to align policy positions with company strategy.Work as part of a small and nimble team to advance the goals of the company, and perform other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:A minimum of five (5) years of relevant government affairs or public policy experience, including direct experience working on Capitol Hill, the Executive Branch, a political consulting firm, or within a company's government affairs department.Established relationships with Congressional offices, committee staff, and relevant federal agencies.Deep knowledge of federal legislative rules, procedures, and processes, including the ability to monitor, analyze, and communicate legislative and regulatory developments in real time.Experience working on technology, media, or intellectual property policy issues preferred.Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes in a complex policy environment.Strong political judg...