Public Policy Specialist

Riot Platforms is seeking a Public Policy Specialist to support growth in new and existing communities. The role evaluates prospective sites, researches policy and stakeholder dynamics, prepares public-engagement materials, and supports relationships with government and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• approximately five years of professional experience
• motivated, analytically strong public-policy professional
• comfortable working independently
• strong political instincts
• excellent writing and presentation skills
• intellectual curiosity
• humble, team-first mindset
• 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
• 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
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across functions and seniority levels
• Professional maturity, humility, discretion, and a team-oriented approach
• 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 center development, or similar environments is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with data center development, energy policy, utility issues, land use, local permitting, or public hearings
• Social-media fluency and experience monitoring or participating in digital public-affairs conversations