Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs

ABOUT THE ROLE At Coinbase, we're on a mission to increase economic freedom and we're looking for a Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs to help us achieve this goal. This role will be a key part of our Communications team, leading the narratives that shape how the public, press, and policymakers understand crypto. As a remote-first company, we're looking for someone who can thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a global team. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs, you'll be responsible for owning our policy communications strategy end to end, serving as the primary architect of narratives that connect crypto to financial freedom and consumer choice across the US political landscape. This will involve: - Owning the communications strategy for high-stakes legislative and regulatory initiatives, ensuring Coinbase has a clear, consistent voice across every policy moment - Partnering with legal and policy teams to translate complex litigation, regulatory filings, and policy positions into winning public narratives - Leading earned media execution by leveraging deep relationships with national political, financial, and technology journalists to drive proactive coverage and manage rapid-response cycles - Driving digital communications across X and other social platforms to speak directly to policymakers, thought leaders, and the crypto community - Shaping advocacy communications that elevate consumer voices and demonstrate the real-world impact of pro-innovation policy to legislators and regulators - Building long-term brand authority by maintaining Coinbase's position as the most trusted leader in the crypto space through multiple election and regulatory cycles WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you'll need: - 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 WHY REMOTE As a remote-first company, Coinbase values flexibility and autonomy. We believe that the best work is done when people are able to work in a way that suits them best. This role will be based remotely, with the expectation of quarterly in-person working sessions called "surges" to collaborate with the team. BENEFITS - Annual base salary range: $170,765 - $200,900 USD - Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)) - Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.