Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs

Overview

The Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs at Coinbase is responsible for shaping narratives that connect crypto to financial freedom and consumer choice. This role requires a proven track record in high-stakes political communications, with experience in Congressional offices, political campaigns, or agency rapid-response environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the communications strategy for high-stakes legislative and regulatory initiatives
• Partner with legal and policy teams to translate complex litigation, regulatory filings, and policy positions into winning public narratives
• Leverage deep 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).

Pay

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $170,765 USD - $200,900 USD

Schedule

This is a remote-first role, with quarterly in-person working sessions called “surges.”