Lobbying & Government Relations Specialist Job at Anime Universe, Austin, TX

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  • Anime Universe
  • Austin, TX

Job Description

Lobbying & Government Relations Specialist

Equity Partner
Location: Remote
Jurisdiction: U.S., Canada, and/or Global (policy fluency in multiple regions a plus)
Minimum Commitment: 20 hours per week
Department: Finance & Funding
Reports To: CFO / Strategic Leadership

What You Put In Is What You Get Out

This is not a job. It’s a stake.
A rare entrepreneurial opportunity to create something legendary from the ground up—and we want you in the room.

Minimum commitment: 20 hours/week. If that’s not realistic for you, this isn’t the right fit. No hard feelings—we respect clarity.

We are offering an equity partner role, not a traditional salaried position. That means:

  • No upfront cash compensation
  • Equity (shares) plus potential future token-based rewards (pending legal clearance)
  • Future salary unlocked by revenue milestones
  • Remote-first, async-friendly, autonomy-heavy global team

Why Join Anime Universe?

Anime Universe is building a global platform where technology, IP, and fan culture converge. To fully realize that vision, we must operate with policy foresight, funding access, and structural creativity. This role will help us get there.

As our Lobbying & Government Relations Specialist, you’ll lead the effort to establish strong relationships with policymakers, unlock government funding pathways, and ensure AU is structured to benefit from the full range of public incentives available to us across jurisdictions.

Role Overview

You’ll represent Anime Universe to governments, public agencies, and policy groups—positioning us as a cultural, technological, and economic force worthy of support. From grants to tax credits to creative sector incentives, you’ll shape our presence in government corridors.

This isn’t traditional lobbying—it’s proactive, entrepreneurial public strategy.

What You’ll Own

Government Funding & Incentive Strategy

  • Identify and advise on tax incentives, R&D credits, film/media production rebates, and public sector co-investment opportunities
  • Evaluate geographic structuring options based on fiscal policy advantages
  • Work with the CFO and CEO to guide regional legal and financial setups

Policy Advocacy & Legislative Engagement

  • Build relationships with policymakers, economic development teams, and legislative offices
  • Craft and advocate for AU’s position in public forums, coalitions, and advisory meetings
  • Monitor relevant legislation, cultural policy changes, and startup/tech regulations across jurisdictions

Partnership & Ecosystem Engagement

  • Develop connections with trade associations, startup accelerators, public innovation agencies, and nonprofit partners
  • Represent AU in public-private initiatives or advisory working groups
  • Ensure AU’s voice is present in policy discussions around IP, tech innovation, and cultural funding

Internal Alignment & Cross-Team Work

  • Partner with Legal and Compliance on filings, registration, and regulatory positioning
  • Support Grant & Funding teams by unlocking access or introductions to key agencies
  • Translate complex legislation into clear internal implications for strategic planning

What You Bring to the Table

Policy Expertise & Government Fluency

  • 5+ years experience in public policy, lobbying, economic development, or a related field
  • Strong knowledge of startup ecosystems, media/tech innovation policy, or creative sector funding frameworks
  • Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels across federal, state/provincial, and local agencies

Political Acumen & Relationship-Building

  • You know how to navigate political ecosystems and build trust with key officials
  • You’ve worked with or inside government bodies, public funding agencies, or advocacy orgs
  • You understand how policy gets made—and how to influence it without overstepping

Clear Thinking, Clear Writing

  • You can turn legislation into a 1-page impact brief
  • You write elegant talking points and persuasive memos
  • You speak with clarity, purpose, and vision in front of high-level stakeholders

Bonus Points For

  • Deep knowledge of Canadian policy frameworks (SR&ED, CMF, provincial tax credits)
  • Experience in startup lobbying or cultural industries advocacy
  • Familiarity with nonprofit partnerships and fiscal sponsorship models
  • Participation in policy councils, advisory boards, or industry-government roundtables
  • Public speaking experience in legislative or conference settings

How We’ll Know You’re Crushing It

  • We’re registered for, and receiving, tax credits or government incentives
  • Policymakers know who we are and want to support us
  • Our corporate structure is optimized for public-private advantage
  • The Grant and Finance teams are unlocking more capital with less friction
  • AU is seen as a leader in public innovation and creative sector policy circles

Job Tags

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