Vice President, Government Affairs

The role

This leader will direct government relations and public policy strategy. You will head engagement with U.S. policymakers, regulators, and international officials to protect and advance company interests.

What you will do

• Shape and oversee the company's government affairs and public policy strategy.
• Represent the company on U.S. legislative, regulatory, and other policy matters.
• Track and analyze relevant legislative, policy, and regulatory developments.
• Formulate clear policy positions and propose, draft, and advocate for legislation and regulatory guidance.
• Build and maintain relationships with lawmakers, officials, and interest groups.
• Manage and direct the activities of external lobbying firms and public affairs consultants.
• Lead the company's participation in industry coalitions and trade associations.
• Partner with internal legal, communications, and commercial teams.
• Advise on international policy strategies.
• Oversee compliance with lobbying disclosure rules, registrations, and reporting requirements.

Required qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in government relations or legislative advocacy.
• Experience working with federal and state legislative and regulatory processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice to have

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development programs

Before you apply

• Submit your own work and do not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.

About the company

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world through independent journalism.