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Senior Public Affairs Director

Senior Public Affairs Director

CompanyTencent
LocationWashington, DC, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Approximately 12 years of experience in public policy, advocacy, international relations and/or similar roles
  • Understanding of domestic U.S. politics, as well as broader geopolitical issues, trends and drivers
  • Collaborative and able to work well both as part of a team and independently in a global and multi-cultural environment
  • Strategic thinker and effective project manager who is able to deliver results
  • Effective research and presentation skills
  • Tech savvy and comfortable around tech and/or entertainment policy matters
  • Self motivated and able to take ownership for delivering projects with a high degree of autonomy
  • English fluency, both written and verbal, required.

Responsibilities

  • Engage and work with industry partners, associations, and other organizations to support business and industry positions
  • Liaise effectively with internal business groups to educate, inform and identify policy developments and opportunities
  • Identify, track and analyze federal, state and other legislative and regulatory developments and policy trends
  • Produce informational materials for internal and external audiences on public affairs and policy matters
  • Act as a representative for the company on panels and other events
  • Work collaboratively across the company as needed in preparing position papers, testimony, public comment responses, proposed legislation, internal policies and other similar activities to support effective government affairs
  • At all times, work with honesty, integrity and authenticity across cultures and in line with Tencent’s core values and mission

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working for and/or with multinational companies is a plus
  • Additional foreign language skills (including Mandarin, Spanish, French or Portuguese) is desirable
  • May require occasional travel, both domestic and international