Content Writer (Crypto)

About the role

Chainalysis' content team produces reports that shape how the world understands cryptocurrency. Our writers translate on-chain activity into clear, actionable insights for various stakeholders, including regulators, law enforcement, intelligence agencies, compliance teams, and journalists. We cover global policy, decentralized finance (DeFi), sanctions enforcement, mixing services, and more.

Responsibilities

• Write quick-turn blog posts that break down the news of the day.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts to document criminal crypto activity.
• Contribute to our biannual flagship reports on crypto crime and the global on-chain economy.
• Develop long-term content ideas alongside our Research and Marketing teams.
• Investigate complex trends across DeFi and mainstream crypto adoption.
• Use Chainalysis' investigative tools to strengthen your storytelling.
• Own the accuracy of your work from sourcing to publication.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional writing experience, preferably in a newsroom or comparable editorial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to explain complex financial, technical, or regulatory topics in plain language.
• Working knowledge of the crypto industry, including how blockchains, exchanges, DeFi protocols, and stablecoins function in practice.
• Experience adapting tone and voice for distinct audiences (e.g., policymakers, compliance professionals, general readers).

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a writing-intensive field (journalism, English, communications, etc.) or equivalent professional experience.

Skills

• Comfort navigating a block explorer.
• Experience writing SQL or similar queries.
• Experience growing an audience on social media for a brand or publication.

Benefits

• Compensation range: $80K - $110K

Pay

• $80K - $110K

Schedule

• Full-time

Company Information

Chainalysis is a company that provides complete knowledge of what's happening on blockchains through data, services, and solutions. We help businesses and governments navigate blockchains safely and with confidence. Diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger, and we commit to reflecting the unique communities around us.