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Senior Public Affairs Director

Apply remote type Onsite locations US-Washington DC time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R105113

About the Hiring Team

The Global Public Affairs team is committed to identifying and implementing proactive public policy positions to support the business and provide thought leadership across a number of issues, including technology, entertainment, and international trade and investment.

What the Role Entails

We are seeking a talented Senior Public Affairs Director to join our Global Public Affairs team, with a principal focus on the U.S. market, in addition to Canada, Mexico, Brazil and the broader Americas policy environment. The position will be based in Washington, D.C. The candidate must be able to work effectively in a global, multinational business environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Engage and work with industry partners, associations, and other organizations to support business and industry positions
• Liaise effectively with internal business groups to educate, inform and identify policy developments and opportunities
• Identify, track and analyze federal, state and other legislative and regulatory developments and policy trends
• Produce informational materials for internal and external audiences on public affairs and policy matters
• Act as a representative for the company on panels and other events
• Work collaboratively across the company as needed in preparing position papers, testimony, public comment responses, proposed legislation, internal policies and other similar activities to support effective government affairs
• At all times, work with honesty, integrity and authenticity across cultures and in line with Tencent’s core values and mission

Who We Look For

• Approximately 12 years of experience in public policy, advocacy, international relations and/or similar roles
• Understanding of domestic U.S. politics, as well as broader geopolitical issues, trends and drivers
• Collaborative and able to work well both as part of a team and independently in a global and multi-cultural environment
• Strategic thinker and effective project manager who is able to deliver results
• Effective research and presentation skills
• Tech savvy and comfortable around tech and/or entertainment policy matters
• Self-motivated and able to take ownership for delivering projects with a high degree of autonomy
• Experience working for and/or with multinational companies is a plus
• English fluency, both written and verbal, required. Additional foreign language skills (including Mandarin, Spanish, French or Portuguese) is desirable
• May require occasional travel, both domestic and international

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

Who we are

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life for people around the world.

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