Director, Communications

Responsibilities

• Strategy and narrative
• - Own Riot’s corporate narrative and media strategy as the company matures in the data center infrastructure industry.
• - Build an annual communications plan around company milestones: tenant announcements, site energizations, earnings, and capital events.
• - Maintain the messaging framework every team draws from, so press materials, investor materials, the website, and site communications all say the same thing.
• - Work with Marketing, Investor Relations, and Corporate Development to keep positioning and storytelling aligned.
• - Coordinate with Marketing on a shared editorial calendar across press, web, social, and internal channels.
• Media and executive visibility
• - Build and manage relationships with reporters and editors across business, energy, technology, and trade press.
• - Pitch stories, secure coverage, and run executive visibility programs.
• - Prepare executives for interviews, speaking engagements, earnings calls, and public appearances, including briefing documents and talking points.

Requirements

• 8+ years in corporate communications, public relations, or media relations, including 3+ years leading a team.
• Real relationships with reporters and a record of earning coverage.
• Experience advising and preparing senior executives.
• Communications experience at a publicly traded company, including earnings and material announcements.
• Hands-on crisis and issues management experience.
• A strong writer who can make technical and financial topics clear to non-experts.
• Sound judgment under pressure, including knowing when not to engage.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred

• Background in data centers, technology, digital infrastructure, energy or similarly regulated industries.
• Experience with community relations and local government affairs around large infrastructure projects.
• Experience communicating a major strategic transformation.

Benefits

• 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 gym memberships, pet insurance, childcare discounts, and more to support your life both in and out of work.