Predicted to enable DNA-binding transcription factor activity; sequence-specific DNA binding activity; and zinc ion binding activity. Predicted to be involved in regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Is an ortholog of C. elegans elt-1. In C. elegans, elt-1 is involved in several processes, including epidermal cell fate specification; regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; and spermatid development.