Global Head of Crypto Communications and Reputation

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Solana Foundation in the United States is seeking a VP, Communications to own the network’s global narrative and reputation end-to-end.

You will set defensible messaging, build tier-one relationships, and lead incident responses with hands-on drafting and decision-making authority. This role requires fluency with crypto tech and high-stakes communications, including governance and policy coordination.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in communications in high-scrutiny environments.
• Proven track record with tier-one media in financial/tech.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for broad audiences.
• Experience leading a communications function or building one.

Responsibilities

• Define global narrative for Solana with defensible claims.
• Build and manage tier-one media relationships across U.S. business, finance, tech and crypto press.
• Own reputation management across incidents, bugs, exploits, disputes with pre-drafted language.
• Provide executive positioning and communications counsel to leadership.
• Develop external credible voices to explain Solana to varied audiences.
• Support ecosystem teams with launch comms and founder media training.
• Translate protocol and governance changes for diverse readers.
• Coordinate with Policy on regulatory moments and the Solana Policy Institute.
• Develop a framework to measure narrative accuracy and reputation outcomes.

Skills

Crisis management

Media relations

Executive comms

Stakeholder engagement

Crypto literacy

AI tooling

Strategic storytelling

Public policy awareness

Job description

Solana Foundation in the United States is seeking a VP, Communications to own the network’s global narrative and reputation end-to-end.

You will set defensible messaging, build tier-one relationships, and lead incident responses with hands-on drafting and decision-making authority. This role requires fluency with crypto tech and high-stakes communications, including governance and policy coordination.