About the Role
You will build and execute a comprehensive communications strategy that aligns messaging across channels and stakeholders. You will advise executive leadership on external and regulatory communications and manage reputational risk. You will lead corporate communications activities including press releases, media outreach, and executive communications. You will maintain and grow relationships with media and industry analysts, monitor regulatory and policy developments and translate them into clear narratives, and prepare executives for interviews and public speaking. You will oversee internal communications to drive employee engagement, partner with marketing to ensure message consistency, and manage crisis communications and industry award submissions.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a related field
- Proven track record in high-growth, regulated technology environments (fintech or financial services required; crypto preferred)
- Established relationships with crypto, fintech, and business media
- Strong analyst relations experience
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Experience advising executive leadership on communications strategy and reputational risk
- Experience managing crisis communications
- Experience managing internal communications in a global environment
- Experience leading and developing high-performing communications teams
- Impeccable organization and project management skills
- Comfortable with change, ambiguity, and rapid iteration
- Self-directed with the ability to prioritize and deliver in a high-growth environment
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy
- Advise executive leadership on external communications, regulatory messaging, and reputational risk
- Oversee internal communications to foster employee engagement and alignment
- Lead corporate communications including press releases and media outreach
- Manage media relationships and analyst relations
- Monitor regulatory and policy developments and translate them into media-ready narratives
- Prepare executives for press interviews and public speaking engagements
- Partner with marketing to ensure consistent messaging across channels
- Manage crisis communications in high-stakes environments
- Track industry awards and manage submissions
- Monitor media coverage and public sentiment to inform strategy
Benefits
- Equity (RSUs)
- Competitive benefits package
- 401(k) plan with access to crypto and financial wellness benefits
- Hybrid working model: 3 days in-office, 2 days WFH/flexible
- Monday team lunches, snacks and drinks
- Discretionary Time Off
- Paid parental leave
- Fertility benefit
- Autonomous work and flexibility