Policy & Public Affairs Communications Lead

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

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