Manager, Government Affairs

News Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

News Corporation is seeking a Manager, Government Affairs in Washington, DC. This role is vital in navigating the policy landscape affecting journalism and technology. Responsibilities include advocacy with Congress, maintaining relationships with policymakers, and executing strategies aligned with the company's priorities. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders effectively. The position offers a base pay range of $150,000 to $175,000 plus bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant government affairs or public policy experience.
• Established relationships with Congressional offices and federal agencies.
• Deep knowledge of federal legislative rules and processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Track and analyze legislation impacting company positions.
• Support the development of federal advocacy strategies.

Skills

Government affairs experience

Policy analysis

Stakeholder influencing

Research skills

Communication skills

Job description

Manager, Government Affairs

News Corp is a global diversified media and information services company. We are seeking a government affairs professional to be Manager, Government Affairs. This role plays 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. The 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 such as 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.
• Prepare 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

• 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 judgment and ability to operate effectively in a fast‑moving, high‑stakes environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships.
• Outstanding research, writing, and communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to distill complex policy issues into clear and concise materials for internal and external audiences.
• Flexible team player with the ability to effectively prioritize concurrent projects, execute tasks, and meet deadlines while demonstrating professionalism.
• Ability to work independently while demonstrating exceptional judgment and discretion.

Travel Hours & Work

• The position may require extended work hours, including attendance at certain evening events.

Base Pay Range

$150,000 – $175,000 + Bonus. The pay range reflects a good‑faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets.

Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at [e-mail] with the subject line “Reasonable Accommodation” and a brief description of the type of assistance you need.