SkyBox Capital · 14 hours ago
Head of Government Affairs - GoTickets
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSkyBox Capital is seeking a Head of Government Affairs for their GoTickets platform, a leading online ticket marketplace. This strategic role involves bridging business operations with regulatory environments, monitoring legislative changes, and coordinating with lobbyists to advocate for the company's interests.
E-CommerceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Develop deep knowledge of GoTickets' business model, operations, and competitive landscape
Understand the technical and operational details of our ticketing platform and marketplace
Translate complex business operations into clear, compelling narratives for external audiences
Identify how proposed legislation or regulations would impact different aspects of our business
Monitor federal and state legislative activity related to ticketing, consumer protection, e-commerce, and related areas
Track regulatory developments across all 50 states where we operate
Analyze proposed laws and regulations to assess potential business impact
Provide regular briefings to leadership on emerging threats and opportunities
Maintain awareness of industry trends and competitor regulatory challenges
Serve as the primary point of contact for our network of state and federal lobbyists
Provide lobbyists with data, talking points, and business context they need to effectively advocate on our behalf
Prepare briefing materials, fact sheets, and position papers for legislative engagement
Coordinate messaging and strategy across multiple jurisdictions
Ensure lobbyists have timely information and support to respond to fast-moving legislative developments
Represent GoTickets in meetings with legislators, regulators, and their staff as needed
Build understanding of our business with key policymakers and their teams
Participate in industry associations and coalitions related to ticketing and e-commerce
Support testimony preparation and regulatory comment submissions
Coordinate responses to government inquiries and information requests
Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams to align regulatory strategy with business objectives
Work with Product and Engineering teams to understand technical implications of proposed regulations
Collaborate with Communications on public messaging around legislative issues
Provide regulatory context to inform business planning and strategy
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, or related roles
Strong understanding of federal and state legislative processes
Proven ability to analyze legislation and assess business impact
Excellent written and verbal communication skills — able to translate complex concepts into clear, persuasive narratives
Experience preparing briefing materials, talking points, and policy documents
Self-starter comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Preferred
Experience in e-commerce, technology, consumer-facing businesses, or regulated industries
Familiarity with state-level government relations and multi-state regulatory compliance
Background working with external lobbyists or government relations firms
Experience in the live entertainment, ticketing, or hospitality industries
Understanding of consumer protection law and licensing requirements
Existing knowledge of ticketing industry regulations
Company
SkyBox Capital
SkyBox Capital is a hands-on, value-added private equity investor in ecommerce and digital media.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Dan Bednyak
Operating Partner
Lauren Sanchez
Operating Partner
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