Communications Lead

TieTalent; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing team as a Communications Lead at a tech startup focused on blockchain innovation. In this role, you will manage press outreach, craft narratives for complex topics, and work closely with engineers and leadership to shape the company's external voice. Your efforts will significantly influence brand perception and community engagement.

Benefits

Flexible work environment with unlimited vacation policy

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in corporate communications or PR.
• Strong network in tech or blockchain media.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and distribute press releases and blog posts.
• Plan communications for events and conferences.
• Track media coverage and engagement metrics.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Media Relations

Storytelling

Job description

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About Unto Labs

Unto Labs is a team of low-level engineers pushing distributed systems to the physical limits of modern hardware. We're building the next generation of blockchain technology, from core consensus primitives to performance-tuned networking stacks, on commodity servers.

About

About Unto Labs

Unto Labs is a team of low-level engineers pushing distributed systems to the physical limits of modern hardware. We're building the next generation of blockchain technology, from core consensus primitives to performance-tuned networking stacks, on commodity servers.

About The Role

We're looking for our first Communications Manager to craft and amplify Unto Labs' story. You'll translate highly technical work into clear, compelling narratives, manage press outreach, and help position us as leaders in the high-performance blockchain space. This is a hands-on role at a fast-moving startup: you'll own our external voice and collaborate closely with engineers, product leads, and leadership to ensure every announcement resonates.

Responsibilities

Press & Media

• Draft, edit, and distribute press releases, blog posts, and executive announcements.
• Build and maintain relationships with tech and blockchain reporters, podcasters, and industry analysts.
  
  

Content & Collateral

• Produce FAQs, case studies, and infographics that simplify complex topics (e.g., cryptographic protocols, consensus mechanisms).
• Coordinate with design to ensure brand consistency across all materials.
  
  

Strategic Storytelling

• Partner with engineering and product teams from project kick-off to launch to capture key technical insights.
• Develop messaging frameworks that highlight Unto Labs' unique performance advantages and use-case impact.
  
  

Events & Community

• Plan and execute communications for conferences, meetups, and webinars.
• Prepare speaking materials and coach technical presenters.
  
  

Metrics & Optimization

• Track media coverage, engagement metrics, and share of voice; use data to refine strategy.
• Report regularly on PR performance and recommend improvements.
  
  

Qualifications

Must-Haves

• 3-5 years of experience in corporate communications, PR, or tech journalism
• Proven track record writing clear, audience-focused press releases and technical content
• Strong network of media contacts in tech and/or blockchain
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to adapt tone for varied audiences
• Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, takes ownership of projects end-to-end, and moves fast
• Willingness to be based in or near San Francisco (hybrid flexibility)
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Familiarity with blockchain concepts (consensus algorithms, cryptography, distributed systems)
• Experience in developer-focused or deep-tech startups
• Basic understanding of performance optimization or systems engineering
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Pioneering Technology : Shape the narrative around a Layer 1 blockchain built for millions of TPS
• Expert Team : Work alongside veterans from high-frequency trading and blockchain R&D
• High Impact : As an early hire, your communications work will directly influence our brand, investor perception, and developer community
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Significant equity stake with strong upside potential
• Flexible work environment with unlimited vacation policy
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Conference attendance and professional development budget
  
  

Nice-to-have skills

• Blockchain
• Cryptography
• Distributed Systems
• Performance Optimization
• Systems Engineering
• San Francisco, California
  
  

Work experience

• Communication/PR
• Blockchain
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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