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At AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. In this role, your strategic vision will help advance public policy priorities, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and support initiatives that connect customers and communities through innovative solutions.

Overall Purpose:

This role supports strategic communications and stakeholder engagement efforts to advance the organization’s public policy objectives. The position plays a key role in analyzing policy issues, building external relationships, representing the company in the community, and supporting advocacy initiatives.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Policy Analysis and Legislative Advocacy: Analyze legislation, regulatory developments, and public policy issues affecting the business. Advocate for the company’s policy priorities in public hearings and in meetings with state legislators, regulators, and staff.

  • Stakeholder and Community Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, community organizations, and third-party coalitions. Represent the company on local boards and commissions and serve as a visible ambassador in communities the company serves.

  • Event Coordination and Community Relations: Plan and manage community events that foster engagement among local stakeholders, elected officials, and community members. Promote company initiatives and help address constituent and community concerns.

  • Cross-Functional Support and Special Projects: Support activities related to Political Action Committee (PAC) engagement, internal collaboration, strategy development, lobbying efforts, negotiations, grant management, and other public policy or community-focused initiatives as needed.

  • Other Duties as Assigned: Contribute to additional projects and responsibilities in support of business and organizational priorities.

Job Contribution:

This role is suited for an experienced professional recognized for deep subject matter expertise and the ability to resolve complex issues creatively and strategically. The individual leads significant projects with a high degree of autonomy, influences executive-level decisions, and contributes to long-term plans with meaningful organizational impact. This position also mentors less experienced team members and collaborates frequently with senior leadership.

Supervisor: No

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) preferred

  • 5+ years of related experience required

  • Relevant certification may be required in certain areas

Our Lead External Affairs earns between $116,700 - $175,100 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.  Must reside in the Portland, OR area.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage  

  • 401(k) plan  

  • Tuition reimbursement program  

  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)  

  • Paid Parental Leave  

  • Paid Caregiver Leave  

  • Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected  

  • Adoption Reimbursement  

  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)  

  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance  

  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal  

  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)  

  • Extensive employee wellness programs  

  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories,

  • AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

If you’re ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility.  Apply today!

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Portland, Oregon, Salem, Oregon

Salary Range:

$116,700.00 - $175,100.00

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.



Job ID R-109878 Date posted 05/12/2026
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