Communications Manager

MoonPay; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Equity package

Pay for performance equity bonus

Moonshot award

Unlimited holidays

Hybrid working schedule

Private healthcare benefits

Enhanced parental leave

Annual training budget

Home office setup allowance

Remote working allowance

Monthly budget for MoonPay products

Employee referral programme

Regular remote company offsites

Working in a disruptive fast-growing company

Job summary

MoonPay is seeking a Communications Manager in New York, NY to oversee media relations and partner communications. This role includes pitching stories, managing press releases, and preparing executives for public appearances. Ideal candidates will have 4–6 years of experience in communications, strong writing skills, and a background in media relations, particularly within the crypto or fintech sectors. The position supports a hybrid work schedule and offers a competitive salary in the range of $100,000 to $140,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in journalism, communications, PR, or media relations.
• Comfortable working across product, partnerships, and legal teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating with external PR agencies and international media coverage.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and secure coverage across mainstream and industry outlets.
• Own the end-to-end press release lifecycle.
• Build and maintain MoonPay’s network of media contacts.
• Write supporting content including blog posts and award nominations.
• Prepare briefing documents and talking points for executives.

Skills

Journalism, communications, PR, or media relations experience

Strong writing skills

Organizational skills

Experience with PR tools

Background in crypto or blockchain

Tools

Muck Rack

Cision

Job description

About the Role

We're looking for a Communications Manager to serve as a hands‑on executor across media relations, partner go‑to‑market communications, and executive support. Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications, you'll be responsible for turning product milestones and partner launches into polished press materials, pitching stories to reporters, coordinating cross‑functional approvals, and keeping our comms engine running smoothly day to day.

What You'll Do

• Pitch and secure coverage across mainstream, tier‑1, and industry outlets on an ongoing basis to position MoonPay as a globally recognized brand.
• Own the end‑to‑end press release lifecycle—from drafting and internal review through legal approval, partner sign‑off, and wire distribution via PR Newswire.
• Build and maintain MoonPay’s network of media contacts, proactively sourcing new journalists to cultivate ongoing relationships with key press contacts to drive future coverage.
• Field inbound press inquiries, coordinating with internal subject‑matter experts to provide timely and accurate responses.
• Track and compile comprehensive media coverage reports and visibility metrics.
• Write supporting content including blog posts on MoonPay’s Newsroom, source and draft assist with award nominations and industry list submissions.
• Prepare briefing documents and talking points for executives ahead of conference panels, fireside chats, and media interviews.
• Support speaker logistics for events—registrations, scheduling, and coordination with event organizers.
• Coordinate across time zones with product, partnerships, legal, and leadership to align on messaging and announcement timing.
• Manage relationships with PR tools and vendor platforms.
• Keep the GTM pipeline tracker up to date and flag scheduling conflicts or dependencies.

What We're Looking For

• 4–6 years of experience in journalism, communications, PR, or media relations—ideally in crypto, fintech, or high‑growth tech.
• Strong writing skills—able to produce press releases, blog posts, briefing docs, and social content that are polished, accurate, and interesting.
• Comfortable working across product, partnerships, and legal teams in a fast‑paced, async‑first environment.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and a fast‑moving editorial calendar.
• Experience with wire distribution services and PR tools such as Muck Rack, Cision, or others.
• Background in crypto or blockchain—understanding of stablecoins, on/off‑ramps, and regulatory landscapes.
• Experience coordinating with external PR agencies and international media coverage.
• Prior agency experience at a crypto or fintech‑focused PR firm.

$100,000 - $140,000 a year

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary package
• Equity package – all employees have ownership at MoonPay.
• Pay for performance equity bonus – those who drive outsized outcomes receive outsized rewards.
• Moonshot award – 10 employees twice a year receive a $250,000 equity grant.
• Unlimited holidays – you choose when to work (and when to switch off).
• Hybrid working schedule – work fully remotely or at your nearest Moonbase.
• Private healthcare benefits – to protect you and your loved ones.
• Enhanced parental leave – spend more time with your loved ones.
• Annual training budget – we support your training journey every step of the way.
• Home office setup allowance – create the office of your dreams.
• Remote working allowance – those working fully remotely receive extra for utilities.
• Monthly budget for MoonPay products – zero fee crypto transactions.
• Employee referral programme – receive a $10K USDC for referrals.
• Regular remote company offsites – meet colleagues in person for high‑impact sessions and hackathons.
• Working in a disruptive and fast‑growing company where excellence is rewarded

Commitment To Diversity

At MoonPay we believe that every voice matters. We strive to create a mindful and respectful environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work, and experience a culture that is free of harassment, racism, and discrimination. We are a proud equal‑opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, and leave of absence.

MoonPay is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in employment procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let our Talent Team know if you need assistance completing any forms or participating in the application process.