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About this Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs role at Coinbase

Coinbase · Remote · Remote - USA

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” learn more about working at Coinbase.

We're hiring a Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs to join our Communications team and lead the narratives that shape how the public, press, and policymakers understand crypto. This team sits at the center of Coinbase's highest-stakes regulatory and legislative moments, translating complex policy positions into clear, compelling stories that win public support. You'll own 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.

What you'll do:

  • 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.
  • Lead earned media execution by leveraging 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.

Job #: P76576

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

 

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):
$170,765$200,900 USD
  • Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
  • US Applicants: View Employee Rights, Know Your Rights, and E-Verify Notice of Participation.
  • Accommodations: If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation, email us your request and contact info at accommodations[at]coinbase.com. Need screen reading technology? Click here to download a free compatible screen reader and view the tutorial.
  • Data Privacy & Arbitration: By submitting your application, you agree to our Candidate Privacy Notice. US applicants: By submitting your application, you agree to Arbitration of Disputes.
  • AI Disclosure: Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation.  Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate. Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment.
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How this Public Relations salary compares

This role pays $185,833/yrabove the typical range for Public Relations roles.

$83,730 median $104,000 $170,100

Typical range $92,500–$140,875/yr, from 19 comparable Public Relations listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Public Relations salary insights →

About Coinbase

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.

Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.

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