Coinbase

Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs

Remote - USA

Sponsorship not specified$171k-$201kDetected 4 days ago

LLMsStrategic CommunicationsCommunication

About the role

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career?
The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way.
This isn't a place for complacency, it's a place to be pushed past your perceived limits.

Responsibilities

Own the communications strategy for high-stakes legislative and regulatory initiatives, ensuring Coinbase has a clear, consistent voice across every policy moment.
Partner with legal and policy teams to translate complex litigation, regulatory filings, and policy positions into winning public narratives.
Drive digital communications across X and other social platforms to speak directly to policymakers, thought leaders, and the crypto community.
Build long-term brand authority by maintaining Coinbase's position as the most trusted leader in the crypto space through multiple election and regulatory cycles.
Demonstrated ability to drive news cycles and move public opinion through X and other digital platforms, with a portfolio of measurable results.
Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here.
We're hiring a Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs to join our Communications team and lead the narratives that shape how the public, press, and policymakers understand crypto.
This team sits at the center of Coinbase's highest-stakes regulatory and legislative moments, translating complex policy positions into clear, compelling stories that win public support.
You'll own our policy communications strategy end to end, serving as the primary architect of narratives that connect crypto to financial freedom and consumer choice across the US political landscape.

Requirements

7+ years in high-stakes political communications, including direct experience in Congressional offices, political campaigns, or agency rapid-response environments.
Required Skills and Experience:

Skills

Proven track record as an on-the-record spokesperson managing high-pressure national media inquiries with consistent, disciplined messaging.

Compensation

$170,765 - $200,900 USD
Notice: Base salary varies by location (see range below).
Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):

Benefits

Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
Lead earned media execution by leveraging deep relationships with national political, financial, and technology journalists to drive proactive coverage and manage rapid-response cycles.
Track record of building and maintaining relationships with Tier 1 political and financial journalists that consistently result in earned coverage.

Company info

At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom.

Equal opportunity

Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation, email us your request and contact info at accommodations[at]coinbase.com.

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