Vice President, Government Affairs

The New York Times is seeking an experienced leader to direct its government relations and public policy strategy. This role serves as the primary lead for policy and legislative matters heading engagement with U.S. policymakers and regulators as well as state and international officials as needed on issues affecting the this position you will drive the design and execution of the public policy agenda managing external resources to protect and advance the companys interests. The position reports to the Chief Legal Officer and the Chief Communications and Brand Officer.

This is a hybrid role based in our New York City headquarters or Washington D.C. office with some travel required. You can typically expect to come into the office three days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Shape and oversee the companys government affairs and public policy strategy in coordination with leadership legal communications and commercial teams to support long-term priorities.
• Represent the company on U.S. legislative regulatory and other policy matters and champion issues facing a global news organization.
• Track and analyze relevant legislative policy and regulatory developments providing timely briefings and recommendations to leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Formulate clear policy positions and propose draft and advocate for legislation regulatory guidance and policy frameworks.
• Build and maintain relationships with lawmakers congressional staff federal state local and international officials interest groups and other key contacts.
• Manage and direct the activities of external lobbying firms and public affairs consultants to maximize performance and accountability and achieve agreed-upon objectives.
• Lead the companys participation in industry coalitions trade associations and external groups including providing support to senior executives representing the company on those bodies while driving coalition-building and stakeholder engagement to champion key issues.
• Partner with internal legal communications and commercial teams securing alignment between policy responses and legal positions communications strategies and commercial efforts; lead timely cross-functional responses to specific matters where necessary.
• Advise on international policy strategies to navigate evolving regulatory environments in non-U.S. markets.
• Oversee compliance with local state federal and international lobbying disclosure rules registrations and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrate support for and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Basic Qualifications:

• 15 years of experience in government relations or legislative advocacy.
• Experience working with federal and state legislative and regulatory processes.
• Bachelors degree in Public Policy Political Science Communications Economics or a related field.
• Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to concisely summarize complex issues and policies to create effective advocacy points and strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of policy issues relevant to a global news organization including press freedom intellectual property data privacy laws and market competition.
• Experience selecting and managing external lobbying firms public affairs consultants and outside counsel.
• A network of relationships with lawmakers legislative staff interest groups and industry peers.

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Additional Compensation and Benefits:
For roles in the U.S. dependent on your role you may be eligible for variable pay such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical dental and vision benefits Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s) a company-matching 401(k) plan employee stock purchase plan paid vacation paid sick days paid parental leave tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

For roles outside of the U.S. information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

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