Director, Communications

Riot’s (NASDAQ: RIOT) vision is to be the world’s most trusted platform for powering and building digital infrastructure. Riot’s mission is to empower the future of digital infrastructure by positively impacting the sectors, networks, and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows us to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes.

At Riot, we’re building the future of digital infrastructure. Our team members have unparalleled opportunities to work on groundbreaking initiatives. Through technical excellence and strategic execution, Riot has positioned itself as a leader in the industry driving advancements that continue to set new benchmarks in digital infrastructure. 

Riot is expanding from Bitcoin mining into data center infrastructure for AI and high-performance computing. This job is to tell that story clearly and consistently to investors, tenants, employees, and the communities around our sites.

As Director of Communications, you’ll lead media relations, executive communications, and reputation management. You’ll shape how Riot is described in the press, build relationships with the reporters who cover our industry, and prepare our executives for interviews, earnings calls, and stage time.

You’ll work closely with Marketing leadership so that wherever Riot speaks, whether in a press release, a town hall, or a community meeting in Rockdale, it sounds like one company.

This position is based in Castle Rock / Denver area, Colorado, with regular travel to our Texas sites, conferences, and media events. 

• 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.

• 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.

• Manage PR agency partners, budget, and measurement.

• Monitor coverage and sentiment, flag issues early, and spot openings worth pursuing.

• Build and own the crisis communications plan and lead response to operational incidents, grid and weather events, and community concerns.

• Work with Investor Relations, Finance, and Legal on earnings materials and shareholder communications that meet public-company disclosure requirements, including Reg FD.

• Lead internal communications for a workforce spread across corporate offices and 24/7 site operations, including company-wide updates, leadership messages, and change communications.

• Work with Community Relations so Riot speaks with one voice in the communities where we operate.

• Lead and develop the existing communications team, in close partnership with Marketing.

• Set KPIs and report on reach, sentiment, share of voice and employee engagement.

• 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.

Nice to have 

• 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.

Travel and availability 

• Travel: About 25–35%, mostly to our Texas sites, investor and industry conferences, and media events.

• Availability: On call for crisis and incident response, including outside business hours.

• Site visits: Regular time at active industrial and construction sites, with required safety training and PPE.

Compensation and Benefits 

• Competitive Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 (commensurate with experience) + bonus + sign-on equity grant. 

• 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. 

Riot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.