Policy & Public Affairs Communications Lead

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

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