Public Affairs Specialist - Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with local government, chambers of commerce, universities, and community partners in the central and northeast Pennsylvania region and Vineland, New Jersey when needed.
• Support community engagement initiatives, philanthropic partnerships, and Nebius’ corporate responsibility programs.
• Represent Nebius at local events, panels, and roundtables to enhance brand visibility and trust.
• Monitor and analyze local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory developments relevant to AI, data infrastructure, and cloud technologies.
• Support engagement with elected officials, agencies, and public institutions in collaboration with the Vice President of U.S. Public Affairs.
• Draft policy briefs, issue summaries, and position papers to inform Nebius leadership.
• Cook up and coordinate Nebius’ participation in relevant trade associations and policy coalitions.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure consistent external messaging related to public policy and community initiatives.
• Aid in preparing talking points, press materials, and briefing notes for leadership engagement with external stakeholders.
• Track public sentiment, media coverage, and emerging issues relevant to Nebius’ reputation and policy agenda.
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Policy, Compliance, and GTM teams to ensure business initiatives align with regulatory expectations.
• Provide timely updates and recommendations to leadership on policy risks or opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or external relations (preferably in tech, telecom, or infrastructure sectors).
• Proven ability to translate complex policy topics into clear business implications.
• Experience engaging with government entities, advocacy groups, or trade associations.
• Strong writing and presentation skills; ability to synthesize information quickly and accurately.
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Strong analytical skills to diagnose customer challenges and create tailored solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Flexible and ownership-focused culture.
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects.
• International environment and talented teams.