Communications Manager

Manage day-to-day media relations, pitch journalists, build relationships, secure coverage, run executive thought leadership programs, draft press and executive materials, coordinate interviews and speaking opportunities, manage communications timelines, and lead rapid-response communications.

Responsibilities

• Pitch journalists and secure coverage across crypto, fintech, payments, technology, and business media
• Build and maintain relationships with priority journalists
• Run media outreach for announcements, product launches, partnerships, research, and milestones
• Draft press releases, media pitches, briefing documents, Q&As, and spokesperson preparation materials
• Manage inbound media enquiries and coordinate executive interviews
• Identify and pursue media opportunities supporting company priorities
• Monitor coverage, industry developments, and competitor activity
• Run executive thought leadership programs across media, conferences, podcasts, and industry events
• Secure speaking opportunities, interviews, and contributed content placements
• Draft messaging, talking points, briefing documents, and background materials for executives
• Coordinate speaker submissions and prepare executives
• Manage communications timelines and deliver announcements accurately and on schedule
• Lead rapid-response communications during high-profile announcements or industry developments

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in communications, public relations, corporate communications, or media relations
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong international business and technology connections
• Track record of personally pitching and securing earned media coverage
• Established journalist relationships
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Sound judgment about when to act independently and when to involve leadership
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Experience in fintech, payments, financial services, infrastructure technology, developer platforms, or crypto is desirable
• Experience with fintech, payments, technology, or business media relationships is desirable
• Experience at a high-growth startup or scaling technology company is desirable
• Experience working with international media and distributed teams is desirable

Benefits

• Fully remote position
• Home office or work environment budget
• Regular team offsites
• Travel opportunities to conferences and community events
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave
• Learning and development budget
• Equity
• Potential tokens
• Healthcare coverage for US-based team members