Remote Public Affairs Lead — Government Programs

TRM Labs Inc.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

TRM Labs in Washington, DC is hiring a Head of Public Affairs to lead external communications for our government programs, translating complex, sensitive work into accurate, approved public narratives. You will own government and agency media relations, drive visibility for TRM’s missions, and coordinate with Policy, Legal, and Research teams to ensure messaging is credible, timely, and compliant.

Based in or near Washington, DC, you will collaborate with executives to shape public perception

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in strategic communications / public affairs.
• Proven ownership of high-stakes external communications.
• Comfort with government review, message clearance, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead public affairs for TRM's government programs.
• Own government and agency media relations.
• Position TRM and program leaders as credible voices.
• Lead rapid response during reputational events.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public affairs

Government relations

Crisis communication

Written communication

Policy coordination

Job description

TRM Labs in Washington, DC is hiring a Head of Public Affairs to lead external communications for our government programs, translating complex, sensitive work into accurate, approved public narratives. You will own government and agency media relations, drive visibility for TRM’s missions, and coordinate with Policy, Legal, and Research teams to ensure messaging is credible, timely, and compliant.

Based in or near Washington, DC, you will collaborate with executives to shape public perception