Public Policy Specialist

Riot Platforms, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Riot Platforms, Inc. is seeking a motivated public-policy professional to support growth across communities and government relations.

You will conduct research, assess sites and local dynamics, and prepare materials for public engagement while coordinating with internal teams to advance projects. The role requires strong writing and presentation skills, roughly five years of experience, and the ability to travel to communities and project sites across the United States.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant public policy or related experience.
• Experience in local/state campaigns or government offices preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel to communities and engage with stakeholders.
• Strong political awareness and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Familiarity with data centre development or energy policy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate prospective sites and communities for Riot's growth.
• Conduct on-the-ground reconnaissance for development sites.
• Identify local political dynamics, stakeholder interests, and policy risks.
• Prepare materials for public engagement and meetings.
• Monitor local government activity, hearings, and legislation.
• Draft talking points, comments, testimony, and letters.
• Support outreach to local officials and community organizations.
• Attend meetings and summarize takeaways with follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with development, operations, energy, legal, and communications teams.
• Maintain tracking of policy developments, stakeholders, and actions.
• Contribute to public-facing and social-media efforts when appropriate.
• Support special projects with energy and attention to detail.

Skills

Public policy

Government affairs

Research

Writing

Presentations

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Public policy or related field

Job description

About the role

Riot is seeking a motivated, analytically strong public-policy professional to support the company’s growth in new and existing communities. This role is ideal for someone with approximately five years of professional experience who is eager to learn by doing, comfortable working independently, and excited by the opportunity to help solve real-world challenges at the intersection of infrastructure, communities, government, and business.

The Public Policy Specialist will help evaluate prospective sites and communities; conduct on-the-ground research; identify policy, political, and reputational risks and opportunities; prepare materials for public engagement; and support Riot’s relationships with government and community stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong political instincts, excellent writing and presentation skills, intellectual curiosity, and a humble, team-first mindset. Experience with data centers, energy, local campaigns, government, public affairs, or infrastructure development is valuable but not required.

This is a flexible U.S.-based position that requires travel to communities and project sites

What you'll do

• List the essential duties and functions of the role.
• Conduct research and on-the-ground "reconnaissance" for prospective development sites and communities, identifying local political dynamics, stakeholder interests, public-policy considerations, and potential risks and opportunities.
• Monitor local and state government activity, public meetings, legislation, regulations, media coverage, and community discussions relevant to Riot's business.
• Prepare concise research memos, stakeholder maps, community profiles, issue analyses, briefing books, presentations, and meeting materials.
• Support the development of strategies for public hearings, community engagement, government outreach, and approval processes.
• Draft talking points, public comments, testimony, letters, presentations, FAQs, and other external-affairs materials.
• Assist with outreach to local elected officials, government staff, community organizations, economic-development groups, and other stakeholders.
• Attend public meetings, hearings, community events, and other external engagements; summarize key takeaways and recommend follow-up actions.
• Partner closely with internal colleagues across development, operations, energy, legal, communications, and executive teams.
• Help maintain accurate tracking of policy developments, stakeholders, commitments, meeting notes, and project-specific action items.
• Contribute to public-facing and social-media efforts when appropriate, including monitoring conversations, identifying emerging issues, and helping create clear, respectful communications.
• Support special projects and rapidly evolving priorities with energy, sound judgment, and attention to detail.

What you'll bring

• Approximately 5 years of relevant professional experience in public policy, government affairs, political campaigns, public affairs, community engagement, communications, infrastructure development, energy, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree required; degree in public policy, political science, communications, business, planning, economics, engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in local or state campaigns, government offices, legislative bodies, regulatory agencies, consulting, economic development, utilities, data centre development, or similar environments is strongly preferred.
• Strong political awareness and an ability to understand how local decision-making and stakeholder relationships influence project outcomes.
• Excellent research, analytical, writing, editing, presentation, and verbal-communication skills.
• Ability to distill complex issues into clear, actionable recommendations for varied audiences.
• Strong attention to detail, project-management ability, and comfort managing multiple workstreams in a fast-moving environment.
• A proactive, resourceful approach to problem-solving and a willingness to travel to communities and engage directly with local stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across functions and seniority levels.
• Professional maturity, humility, discretion, and a team-oriented approach.
• Familiarity with data centre development, energy policy, utility issues, land use, local permitting, or public hearings is a plus.
• Social-media fluency and experience monitoring or participating in digital public-affairs conversations are a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 (commensuratewith experience) + bonus + sign-on equity grant.
• Long-Term Growth: Eligible to participate in Riot's equity incentive programs and share in the success you help build.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Incudes a generous company match.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple medical plan options, including 100% company-paid plans.
• Wellness & Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy free gymmemberships, pet insurance, childcare discounts, and more to support your life both in and out of work.

Riot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.