External Affairs Manager

Welcome to Crown Castle International, a leading provider of shared communications infrastructure. We are looking for an experienced External Affairs Manager to join our dynamic team. As the External Affairs Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping our relationships with external stakeholders, including government officials, community leaders, and industry partners. In this role, you will lead our efforts in advocating for policies and regulations that support our business goals and promote our company's values. We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic individual with excellent communication skills and a deep understanding of the telecommunications industry. If you are passionate about building strong partnerships and influencing positive change, we want to hear from you.

1. Act as the primary point of contact for all external stakeholders, including government officials, community leaders, and industry partners.
2. Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders to advance the company's interests and promote a positive image.
3. Stay current on industry trends, policies, and regulations, and proactively identify opportunities and risks for the company.
4. Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement external affairs strategies that align with the company's business goals and values.
5. Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and meetings with external stakeholders.
6. Advocate for the company's interests and positions on policy and regulatory issues at the local, state, and federal level.
7. Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments that may impact the company and develop strategies to address them.
8. Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and other materials to effectively communicate the company's positions and messages to external stakeholders.
9. Manage and track external affairs budget and expenses.
10. Build and maintain a network of relationships with key influencers and decision-makers in the telecommunications industry and government.
11. Provide guidance and support to internal teams on external affairs matters and help ensure alignment with company goals and values.
12. Handle any crisis communications and public relations issues that may arise.
13. Keep the company's executive team informed of external affairs activities and developments.
14. Continuously evaluate and improve external affairs strategies and tactics to support the company's objectives.
15. Stay up-to-date on the company's projects, initiatives, and goals to effectively represent the company's interests to external stakeholders.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a External Affairs Manager in Houston, TX, USA is $65,000 to $95,000 per year. This range can vary depending on factors such as the size and industry of the company, level of experience, and specific responsibilities of the role.

Crown Castle is a real estate investment trust and the largest provider of shared communications infrastructure in the United States, with more than 40,000 cell towers and approximately 70,000 route miles of fiber supporting small cells and fiber solutions.