Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs

Coinbase, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 171,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will own the policy communications strategy end to end and translate complex policy positions into clear, compelling stories across the US political landscape. The role requires high-stakes political communications, media relations, and digital advocacy to drive coverage, inform lawmakers, and strengthen Coinbase's position amid

Qualifications

• 7+ years in high-stakes political communications in Congress, campaigns, or rapid-response environments.
• On-the-record spokesperson with experience handling national media inquiries.
• Ability to drive news cycles and shape public opinion on policy issues.
• Deep fluency in US regulatory and legislative processes.
• Strong journalist relationships yielding earned coverage.
• Responsible use of AI with human oversight to improve outputs.

Responsibilities

• Own the communications strategy for high-stakes legislative and regulatory initiatives.
• Translate complex litigation, regulatory filings, and policy positions into compelling narratives.
• Lead earned media execution with national political, financial, and tech journalists.
• Drive digital communications to policymakers and the crypto community.
• Shape advocacy communications highlighting consumer impact of pro-innovation policy.
• Build brand authority through multiple election and regulatory cycles.

Skills

Political communications

Spokesperson experience

Media relations

Digital advocacy

Policy communications

Regulatory landscape knowledge

AI in communications

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.

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