Public Affairs Specialist

Nebius • Birmingham, AL

13h

About The Position

As a Public Affairs Specialist at Nebius, you will help shape how the company engages with policymakers, community stakeholders, and industry partners across the U.S. You’ll monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments, craft advocacy materials, and support initiatives that strengthen Nebius’ reputation as a responsible and trusted leader in AI infrastructure and technology innovation. This role requires a mix of strategic awareness and operational execution — ideal for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about the intersection of technology, policy, and community impact.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 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.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a high-growth, start-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Government & Regulatory Affairs 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 Head of Public Affairs.
• Draft policy briefs, issue summaries, and position papers to inform Nebius leadership.
• Coordinate Nebius’ participation in relevant trade associations and policy coalitions.
• Community & Stakeholder Engagement Develop and maintain relationships with local government, chambers of commerce, universities, and community partners in the Kansas City region.
• 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.
• Communications & Advocacy Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure consistent external messaging related to public policy and community initiatives.
• Assist 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.
• Internal Alignment 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth within Nebius.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment that values initiative and innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees