Director of Communications
The Communications team at Chainalysis is made up of public relations experts, trained economists, skilled writers, and information designers who leverage data-driven insights to demonstrate that Chainalysis knows the most about what’s happening on blockchains. We’re vibrant storytellers who produce cutting-edge original research that has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Reuters, Bloomberg, and more.
The Director of Communications is a strong writer and storyteller, savvy media strategist, analytical and data-driven thinker, and motivating people and agency manager.
In this role, you’ll:
Lead, coach, and develop a small in-house team of global PR and social media specialists, as well as agency teams in 12+ markets
Manage major thought leadership media campaigns and many smaller projects
Work closely with senior executives to enhance their public profiles
Collaborate with leaders in marketing and product to launch new products and services
Develop close relationships with key business, finance, policy, and tech journalists at major publications in the mainstream media and cryptocurrency-specific news outlets and secure top-tier coverage
Leverage opportunities with the media around breaking news related to cryptocurrency regulation, market news, and/or criminal activity
Systematically test new channels to reach audiences who don’t know us yet
Train and maintain a bench of expert spokespeople
Manage communications workflows in the event of a crisis
Partner with internal communications to share company news and motivate employees
We’re looking for candidates who have:
A degree in journalism, the liberal arts, or another writing intensive program and 12+ years of relevant experience
4+ years of experience in a people leadership role
Managed multidisciplinary teams
Directly managed PR agencies, ideally on a global or international scale
Designed and run data & content-first media campaigns
Experience in a fast-paced environment, and are comfortable seizing unexpected opportunities and managing change
Built relationships with top-tier media outlets, and regularly worked with reporters and influencers
Nice to have experience:
Understanding of cryptocurrency technology and ecosystem
Experience in policy and/or crisis communication
Experience working with both public and private sector customer base
This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship.
About Chainalysis
Blockchain technology is powering a growing wave of innovation. Businesses and governments around the world are using blockchains to make banking more efficient, connect with their customers, and investigate criminal cases. As adoption of blockchain technology grows, more and more organizations seek access to all this ecosystem has to offer. That’s where Chainalysis comes in. We provide complete knowledge of what’s happening on blockchains through our data, services, and solutions. With Chainalysis, organizations can navigate blockchains safely and with confidence.
You belong here.
At Chainalysis, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. Some of the ways we’re ensuring we keep learning are an internal Diversity Committee, Days of Reflection throughout the year including International Women’s Day, Harvey Milk Day, World Humanitarian Day, and UN International Migrants Day, and a commitment to continue revisiting and reevaluating our diversity culture.
We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, spirituality, ability, experience and more. If you need any accommodations to make our interview process more accessible to you due to a disability, don't hesitate to let us know. You can learn more here. We can’t wait to meet you.
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As the Director of Communications at Chainalysis, you’ll join a dynamic team of public relations experts, trained economists, creative writers, and information designers working together to highlight our groundbreaking insights into blockchain technology. Here at Chainalysis, we pride ourselves on being vibrant storytellers, crafting original research that captures the attention of major media outlets like The New York Times and Bloomberg, among others. In this pivotal role, your primary responsibilities will include leading a talented, in-house team of PR and social media specialists, managing both significant thought leadership campaigns and smaller strategic projects. Collaboration is key, as you’ll work closely with senior executives to enhance their profiles while partnering with marketing and product teams to showcase new products. Additionally, you’ll cultivate strong relationships with critical journalists across mainstream and cryptocurrency-specific publications. Your expertise in data-driven media campaigns will allow us to reach new audiences and react swiftly to breaking news within the cryptocurrency realm. You’ll be responsible for training a bench of expert spokespeople and managing communications during crises. If you have at least 12 years of experience in communications and are passionate about blockchain technology, this might be the perfect opportunity for you to shine with Chainalysis.
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