Public Policy & Community Relations Director

WOW!; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

WOW! is seeking a Director of Government Affairs to lead public policy, community engagement, and regulatory advocacy.

This senior role reports to the General Counsel and focuses on building relationships with lawmakers, regulators, and stakeholders to support broadband expansion. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in government affairs, preferably with telecom or infrastructure experience, and can translate business priorities into effective public engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in government affairs, public policy, or regulatory affairs.
• Experience in broadband/telecom or infrastructure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a public-facing representative of WOW!, building trusted relationships.
• Monitor federal, state, and local policy developments and communicate impact.
• Advocate WOW!’s positions through comments, testimony, and coalitions.
• Coordinate with internal teams and outside lobbyists to manage advocacy initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to participate in boards, coalitions, and associations.
• Support permitting, construction, and regulatory processes affecting network expansion.

Skills

Relationship building

Public policy

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Regulatory liaison

Job description

WOW! is seeking a Director of Government Affairs to lead public policy, community engagement, and regulatory advocacy.

This senior role reports to the General Counsel and focuses on building relationships with lawmakers, regulators, and stakeholders to support broadband expansion. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in government affairs, preferably with telecom or infrastructure experience, and can translate business priorities into effective public engagement.