Senior Communications Manager

The Communications team at Chainalysis is made up of public relations experts, trained economists, and skilled writers 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 Senior Communications Manager must be a strong writer and storyteller, savvy media strategist, analytical and data-driven thinker, and motivating agency manager. Your success in this role will be measured by the quality and quantity of our media coverage, social media engagement, website traffic, and the number of customer leads our content generates. 

In this role, you’ll: 

• Manage thought leadership and research-driven media campaigns

• Develop close relationships with key business, finance and tech journalists at major publications in the mainstream media and cryptocurrency-specific news outlets and secure top-tier coverage across print, online, and broadcast media

• Seize 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 

We’re looking for candidates who have: 

• Managed a global PR agency and collaborated with a small in-house team

• Designed and run data & content-first media campaigns

• Thrived in a fast-paced environment and comfortable seizing unexpected opportunities

• Built relationships with top-tier media outlets and regularly work with reporters and influencers

• A degree in journalism, the liberal arts, or another writing-intensive program

Nice to have experience:

• Experience as an employee in the cryptocurrency industry and/or as a crypto user

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.