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Digital Realty · 10 hours ago

Director, Public Affairs

Ashburn, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Digital Realty is a company that delivers a full spectrum of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions. The Director of State and Local Public Affairs will lead government and community relations strategies across key markets in the East Region, managing relationships with various stakeholders to advance the company’s public policy objectives and facilitate new development.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead Digital Realty’s public affairs and community relations strategy across the East Region (MA, NY, NJ, VA, NC, GA, FL)

Build and maintain strong relationships with local, city, and state government officials, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders

Develop and execute advocacy and engagement strategies that support business objectives and long-term growth

Serve as the company’s representative in public hearings, community meetings, and with industry and business organizations

Collaborate on land use, zoning, permitting, and development efforts, engaging with government and community leaders to facilitate project success

Partner with the communications team to manage media relations and strengthen Digital Realty’s brand and reputation in local markets

Manage local sponsorships and community partnerships, ensuring alignment with company values and regional priorities

Monitor legislative, regulatory, and political developments and provide strategic insights to company leadership

Build coalitions and work with industry associations on policies related to energy, tax, infrastructure, and technology

Ability to travel 35% as needed across the East Region

Qualification

Public Affairs StrategyGovernment RelationsCommunity EngagementMedia RelationsAdvocacy StrategiesStakeholder EngagementPolitical CommunicationsCampaign StrategyLocal Sponsorship ManagementZoning Laws KnowledgeReal Estate Development

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

10+ years of experience working within government, corporate public affairs or public policy organizations

Preferred

Experience with or within state and local governments, particularly involving real estate, tax, economic development, data centers, information technology, critical infrastructure or energy policy

Knowledge of land acquisition, zoning laws, permitting, energy, electricity, utility policy and real estate development are a strong plus

Experience in campaign strategy or political communications, including stakeholder engagement and grassroots organizing

Experience in media relations, including proactive communications and issue management

Experience managing local sponsorships and community partnerships to support corporate reputation and engagement