Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs

Job Summary

We are seeking a Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs to join our Communications team at Coinbase. This role requires a proven track record in high-stakes political communications, with experience in Congressional offices, political campaigns, or agency rapid-response environments. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the US regulatory and legislative landscape and the ability to translate complex policy positions into clear, compelling narratives.

About the Role

The Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs will lead the narratives that shape how the public, press, and policymakers understand cryptocurrency. This role sits at the center of Coinbase's highest-stakes regulatory and legislative moments, ensuring a clear, consistent voice across all policy moments. The candidate will own the communications strategy for high-stakes legislative and regulatory initiatives, partner with legal and policy teams, and drive digital communications to speak directly to policymakers, thought leaders, and the crypto community.

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.
• 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.

Required Skills and Experience

• 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.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree.
• Experience in a similar role preferred.

Benefits

At Coinbase, we offer a competitive total compensation package, which includes a base salary ranging from $170,765 USD to $200,900 USD, depending on location. Other benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan. Coinbase is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, where everyone can thrive.

Pay

Base salary varies by location (see range below).

Schedule

Remote-first, with quarterly in-person working sessions called “surges.”

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this position, please email us at [email protected].