Senior Policy & Public Affairs Communications Lead (Remote)

Leyla; United States; Remote; USD 171,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus eligibility

Medical/Dental/Vision/401(k)

Job summary

Coinbase is hiring a Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs to shape how policymakers, regulators, and the public understand crypto. You will own policy communications strategy end to end, translating complex positions into clear narratives that support consumer choice and economic freedom.

You will lead earned media, digital outreach, and advocacy communications across the US political landscape, coordinating with legal and policy teams to drive measurable impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in high-stakes political communications.
• On-the-record spokesperson experience with national media.
• Ability to drive news cycles and public opinion via digital channels.
• Deep fluency in US regulatory and legislative landscape.
• Strong relationships with Tier 1 political and financial journalists.
• Experience using AI responsibly with human oversight.

Responsibilities

• 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 relationships with national political, financial, and technology journalists to drive proactive coverage.
• Drive digital communications across X and other platforms to speak to policymakers and the crypto community.
• Shape advocacy communications that elevate consumer voices and demonstrate policy impact to legislators.
• Build long‑term brand authority by maintaining Coinbase's position as a trusted leader through election and regulatory cycles.

Skills

Political communications

Spokesperson experience

Digital media strategy

US regulatory landscape

Media relations

AI with oversight

Job description

Coinbase is hiring a Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs to shape how policymakers, regulators, and the public understand crypto. You will own policy communications strategy end to end, translating complex positions into clear narratives that support consumer choice and economic freedom.

You will lead earned media, digital outreach, and advocacy communications across the US political landscape, coordinating with legal and policy teams to drive measurable impact.