Public Affairs Specialist

About the Position

We are looking for a Public Affairs Specialist at Nebius to support the company’s engagement with policymakers, community stakeholders, and industry partners on issues affecting AI infrastructure and technology innovation. This role suits a proactive professional with strong research and writing skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

About Nebius

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Government & Regulatory Affairs

• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments relevant to AI, data infrastructure, and cloud technologies.
• Support engagement with elected officials, government agencies, and public institutions in collaboration with Public Affairs leadership.
• 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

• Build relationships with community, civic leaders, and project neighbors to educate on the benefits of AI, address concerns, and build the company’s social license to operate.
• Coordinate with local NGOs, schools, and workforce development organizations on community-focused investments.
• Represent Nebius at community open house events and community forums.
• Establish and manage the company’s Community Engagement Panel, a forum for two-way communication between Nebius and community leaders.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or external relations (preferably in tech, energy, 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 external communications skills; ability to synthesize information quickly and accurately.
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including those opposed to development.
• Ability to travel as needed.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• Flexibility and ownership
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
• International environment and talented teams

About the Company

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.

If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

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