Vice President of Public Affairs

At ARB Interactive, creativity, tech, and play collide. Founded in 2022, we’ve grown to nearly 200 team members and were named one of LinkedIn’s 2025 Top 50 Startups in the United States! We move fast, think big, and love bold ideas that push boundaries (and buttons). From new rewards to fresh game mechanics, every challenge is a chance to innovate and have fun doing it. Our culture is collaborative, curious, and full of laughter because great ideas grow best between coffee, code, and a few epic high-fives.

Position Overview

ARB Interactive, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Public Affairs to start its internal public relations team. This role will advance advocacy efforts across both state governments and the federal government. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience managing relationships with state and federal legislators, executive branch officials, and political stakeholders. In addition to the following specific responsibilities, the employee may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by ARB.

Responsibilities

• This position will establish the foundation for ARB’s public and government relations team. It will work with a fantastic team of executives who endeavor to grow, develop, and innovate ARB’s best-in-class product offerings.
• Reporting to ARB’s General Counsel, this role will focus on advancing ARB’s legislative and regulatory agenda, while introducing and educating legislators, executive branch officials, and stakeholders about ARB’s social casino and sweepstakes operations, including the following:
• Lead engagement with external lobbying firms, trade associations, and other political organizations to shape and influence state and federal policy issues relevant to ARB.
• Develop and execute ARB’s legislative strategy and messaging in coordination with third-party partners and internal stakeholders.
• Design and oversee public affairs campaigns aimed at advancing ARB’s legislative priorities.
• Serve as a strategic liaison between the public affairs function and key internal teams—including Legal, Compliance, Product, Marketing, and Finance—regularly briefing stakeholders on legislative and regulatory developments.
• Represent ARB before policymakers and key external stakeholders, advocating on behalf of the company and its customers.
• Interpret complex legislation and assess potential business impacts, delivering concise analysis under tight deadlines.
• Serve as a key point of contact with external industry groups such as the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA).
• Oversee ongoing legislative monitoring and analysis, proactively identifying and addressing issues of strategic importance.
• Ensure ARB’s presence and participation at high-impact industry events, conferences, and forums shaping public policy.

Requirements

• B.A./B.S. required (J.D. preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of public policy/government experience with gaming (casino, sports, iGaming) experience preferred
• Exceptional communication skills and experience advocating in front of legislators, staff, executive branch officials, and policymakers
• Ability to communicate complex issues simply in writing and verbally for internal and external audiences
• Ability to quickly learn the complexities of a highly regulated industry, including tax policy, payment operations, and gaming operations
• Experience building coalitions and working with industry stakeholders to develop consistent goals and strategies for passing legislation
• Passion for being part of a team and a desire to work hard in a fast-paced, start-up environment

This role is remote with national travel.

Diversity Commitment

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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