Government Affairs Director jobs in Minnesota

Twin Cities Public Television, Inc. (“TPT”) is one of the preeminent PBS affiliate stations in the country.  TPT harnesses the power of storytelling across multimedia platforms to entertain, educate, and empower audiences to think critically and to engage with the communities around them.  TPT produces award-winning content on a local level, as well as for the national PBS system.

TPT’s mission is to enrich lives and strengthen our community through the power of media.  Our mission informs our values, serving as the foundation of our work, informing how we operate, create content, delivery programming, engage our audiences, and grow and evolve to reflect the diversity of the region.  Those values are: mutual trust and respect; open communication; learning through feedback; collaborative engagement; and responsive leadership.  

The Director of Government Affairs will be a key role within TPT, leading the development and implementation of TPT’s government affairs strategy, with responsibility for representing our interests before federal, state and local governments, trade associations, national and state political organizations, regulators, and other key partners to advance TPT’s mission. This position will be a member of TPT’s Legal Department reporting directly to the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer and will work extensively with leadership across the organization to develop and advance our policy agenda.

Salary: $105,000 - $120,000 annually (depending on qualifications)

Hybrid Work Environment: Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the Twin Cities Metro area. 

Major Areas of Responsibility: 

• Partnering with TPT’s senior leadership and key partners within the organization to identify, hone, and execute strategic priorities.
• Representing the organization before, interacting with, and lobbying federal, state, and local governments and regulators.
• Establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships with public officials and regulators at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Advising on potential reputational implications and risk mitigation of TPT’s policy positions.
• Organizing and facilitating advocacy events for TPT, including its senior leadership and Board of Trustees.
• Participating in relevant trade associations and effectively representing the organization’s positions.
• Drafting testimony, comments, replies, and other materials as necessary to advance the organization’s government affairs strategic priorities.
• Monitoring and reporting on legislative and regulatory activity, identifying and escalating relevant issues to the organization’s leadership.
• Managing consultants, lobbyists, related personnel, and administrative matters.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of combined experience working as a legislative aide at the federal or state level, state employee in a government department or agency, contract lobbyist, corporate lobbyist, or an association lobbyist in a private, public, or government environment.
• Expertise in the legislative process and ability to analyze and react to political trends at all levels of government.
• Skilled at quickly and effectively creating a position on an issue while taking into account diverse perspectives and competing interests.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary projects and navigate complex relationships.
• Sharp business acumen, sound judgment, and strategic deal-making ability.
• Basic understanding of the legal and political issues that arise at a public media organization is a plus.

We know that engaging, building trust, and making a difference relies on the collective wisdom and strength of a truly diverse organization. With this in mind, and as an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, we encourage and strongly welcome candidates of all identities, lived experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.

 Twin Cities PBS is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity / Veteran / Disability employer