Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs

Coinbase, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase, Inc. seeks a Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs to steer narratives that shape how the public, press, and policymakers understand crypto.

You will own the policy communications strategy end to end, crafting narratives that link crypto to financial freedom and consumer choice across the US political landscape. In this role you will direct strategy for regulatory moments, translate policy into accessible stories, and drive earned media and digital outreach to policymakers

Qualifications

• 7+ years in high-stakes political communications.
• Experience in Congressional offices, campaigns, or agency rapid-response environments.
• On-the-record spokesperson with high-pressure media handling experience.
• Ability to drive news cycles and influence public opinion via digital platforms.
• Deep fluency in US regulatory and legislative landscape.
• Proven track record with Tier 1 political/financial journalists for earned coverage.
• Responsible use of generative AI with human oversight.

Responsibilities

• Own the communications strategy for high-stakes legislative and regulatory initiatives.
• Translate complex litigation, filings, and policy positions into clear public narratives.
• Lead earned media by leveraging relationships with national political, financial, and tech journalists.
• Drive digital communications across X and other platforms to policymakers and crypto community.
• Shape advocacy communications highlighting consumer voices and policy impact.
• Build long-term brand authority through multiple election and regulatory cycles.

Skills

High-stakes political comms

Congressional/offices experience

Spokesperson experience

News-cycle driver

US policy/regulatory fluency

Earned media relationships

Generative AI with oversight

Job description

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. 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. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for \"good enough,\" you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” learn more about working at Coinbase

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.

What you'll do:

• 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.

• Lead earned media execution by leveraging deep relationships with national political, financial, and technology journalists to drive proactive coverage and manage rapid-response cycles.

• Drive digital communications across X and other social platforms to speak directly to policymakers, thought leaders, and the crypto community.

• Shape advocacy communications that elevate consumer voices and demonstrate the real-world impact of pro-innovation policy to legislators and regulators.

• 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.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 7+ years in high-stakes political communications, including direct experience in Congressional offices, political campaigns, or agency rapid-response environments.

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

• Demonstrated ability to drive news cycles and move public opinion through X and other digital platforms, with a portfolio of measurable results.

• Deep fluency in the US regulatory and legislative landscape, with experience translating policy complexity into accessible public narratives.

• Track record of building and maintaining relationships with Tier 1 political and financial journalists that consistently result in earned coverage.

• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

*Pay Transparency 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):

$170,765—$200,900 USD

• *Equal Opportunity Employer: *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.