Director Public Affairs and Advocacy (DEV)

About the Position

Director Public Affairs and Advocacy (DEV)

Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Company: British American Tobacco

Date Posted: 2026-6-8

Reynolds American is evolving into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey. Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy in Winston-Salem, NC.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 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.

We Offer

• 401(k) plan with company match and additional contributions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits package
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution
• Flexible spending accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care
• Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions
• Company paid life and accidental death or dismemberment insurance
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
• Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Free confidential personal financial counseling service
• On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers
• Charitable giving matching grants program
• Health-care concierge service
• Volunteer service opportunities
• Extensive training opportunities
• Company vehicle and mobile phone allowance for eligible employees
• Paid Leave: Sick and Personal Time, Vacation, Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Funeral Leave, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Military Leave, Released Time for Children’s Education, Community Outreach Leave, and other required paid leave benefits.

About the Company

At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

Collaboration and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

Reynolds American Inc. and its affiliated companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly via email at [email protected].

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