Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs

CryptoproNetwork; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase is seeking a Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs to lead narratives that shape how the public, press, and policymakers understand crypto across the US political landscape.

You will own the policy communications strategy end to end, translating complex policy positions into clear stories that win public support and engaging with journalists and policymakers with disciplined messaging.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in high-stakes political communications.
• Direct experience in Congressional offices, political campaigns, or agency rapid-response environments.
• Proven on-the-record spokesperson experience with national media.
• Fluency in US regulatory and legislative landscape.
• Strong relationships with Tier 1 political and financial journalists.
• Responsible use of generative AI with human oversight.

Responsibilities

• Own the communications strategy for high-stakes legislative and regulatory initiatives.
• Partner with legal and policy teams to translate policy positions into public narratives.
• Lead earned media by leveraging relationships with national journalists for coverage.
• Drive digital communications across X and other platforms to policymakers and crypto community.
• Shape advocacy communications highlighting consumer impact of pro-innovation policy.
• Build Coinbase's brand authority through multiple election and regulatory cycles.

Skills

High-stakes political communications

Congressional offices experience

Media relations

US regulatory landscape

Journalist relationships

AI with oversight

Job description

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.

Job #: P76576

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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