Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs

Coinbase, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Job summary

Coinbase, Inc. is hiring a Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs to lead the narratives shaping how the public, press, and policymakers understand crypto.

You will own our policy communications strategy end to end, serving as the primary architect of narratives that connect crypto to financial freedom across the US political landscape. You'll manage high-stakes regulatory moments, translate complex policy into clear stories, and drive earned and digital media to influence policy

Qualifications

• 7+ years in high-stakes political communications or related fast-paced environments.
• On-the-record spokesperson experience with national media.
• Ability to drive news cycles and public opinion via digital channels.
• Deep understanding of US regulatory and legislative landscape.
• Proven 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 narratives.
• Lead earned media execution with relationships to national journalists for proactive coverage.
• Drive digital communications across X and other platforms to policymakers and crypto community.
• Shape advocacy communications to highlight real-world impact to lawmakers and regulators.
• Build brand authority across election and regulatory cycles.

Skills

Political communications

Spokesperson experience

Digital media strategy

Regulatory policy fluency

Media relations

AI governance awareness

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.