Director Public Affairs and Advocacy; DEV

Reynolds American has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy in Winston‑Salem, NC.

• Manage comprehensive public affairs strategies from concept through execution, integrating earned media, paid amplification, digital engagement, grassroots and grasstops outreach, and influential third‑party partnerships to advance organizational priorities in dynamic policy environments.
• Craft and evolve persuasive policy positioning and advocacy messaging that connects with policymakers, stakeholders, and diverse audiences across the political landscape.
• Collaborate closely with federal and state Government Affairs teams to ensure communications strategies reinforce legislative priorities, key policy objectives, and critical external engagements.
• Cultivate, activate, and oversee coalitions to broaden impact and reinforce credibility.
• Develop and execute innovative public affairs campaigns delivering strategic programs that drive visibility and results.
• Oversee integrated stakeholder engagement initiatives, third parties, grasstops relationship management, and thought leadership programming.
• Implement clear performance benchmarks and reporting frameworks, using analytics and real‑time insights to evaluate effectiveness, optimize strategy, and improve campaign performance.
• Manage high‑profile public affairs initiatives within established budgets, aligning resources strategically to maximize efficiency, return on investment, and measurable outcomes.

• 5–7+ years of political campaign and/or complex government relations experience in highly competitive, high‑visibility environments.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in bipartisan settings, building trust and advancing priorities across diverse political perspectives.
• Proven self‑starter with a strong sense of ownership—able to navigate ambiguity, move with urgency, and deliver results with minimal direction.
• High degree of resilience, tenacity, and sound judgment; thrives under pressure and persists through challenges to achieve objectives.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented leader who can influence without authority and work cross‑functionally to drive alignment and impact.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to prioritize, allocate resources effectively, and execute campaigns that deliver maximum value.

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer:

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre‑ and post‑tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
  • Company matches 100 percent of employee pre‑tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent.
  • Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not.
• Comprehensive health‑ and welfare‑benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs).
• Health Savings Account start‑up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan.
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre‑tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year.
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents.
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum).
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum).
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy‑up, and auto & home insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support.
• Dependent Scholarship Programs.
• Free confidential personal financial counselling service.
• On‑site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations.
• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice.
• Health‑care concierge service.
• Volunteer service opportunities.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Company vehicle for eligible employees.
• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees.
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