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Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs

Coinbase
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Hybrid (Remote, USA)$170.8k - $200.9kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Policy-focused communications lead responsible for shaping narratives on crypto policy, regulatory moments, and public understanding of Coinbase’s positions. Owns policy communications strategy end-to-end and builds trust and brand authority across US political landscape.

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 and manage rapid-response cycles.
  • Drive digital communications across X and other social platforms to speak directly to policymakers, thought leaders, and the crypto community.
  • Shape advocacy communications that elevate consumer voices and demonstrate the real-world impact of pro-innovation policy to legislators and regulators.
  • Build long-term brand authority by maintaining Coinbase's position as the most trusted leader in the crypto space through multiple election and regulatory cycles.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in high-stakes political communications, including direct experience in Congressional offices, political campaigns, or agency rapid-response environments.
  • Proven track record as an on-the-record spokesperson managing high-pressure national media inquiries with consistent, disciplined messaging.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive news cycles and move public opinion through X and other digital platforms, with a portfolio of measurable results.
  • Deep fluency in the US regulatory and legislative landscape, with experience translating policy complexity into accessible public narratives.
  • Track record of building and maintaining relationships with Tier 1 political and financial journalists that consistently result in earned coverage.
  • Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Benefits

  • Medical Plan, Dental and Vision Plan with generous employee contributions
  • Health Savings Account with company contributions each pay period
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Wellness Stipend
  • Mobile/Internet Reimbursement
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Fertility Counseling and Benefits
  • Generous Time off/Leave Policy
  • The option of getting paid in digital currency
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Buy, sell, and manage cryptocurrencies.

Founded in June of 2012, Coinbase is a digital currency wallet and platform where merchants and consumers can transact with new digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. Our vision is to bring more innovation, efficiency, and equality of opportunity to the world by building an open financial system. Our first step on that journey is making digital currency accessible and approachable for everyone. Two principles guide our efforts. First, be the most trusted company in our domain. Second, create user-focused products that are easier and more intuitive to use.

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