Public relations manager shaping communications for Kraken’s professional trading, derivatives and institutional crypto products. Developing thought leadership, executive messaging and global media programs.
Responsibilities
Lead and support communications programs for Payward’s product strategy and Kraken’s professional trading, derivatives and institutional products
Develop and execute integrated external communications strategies aligned with Kraken’s business goals
Expand Kraken’s thought leadership among professional and institutional client segments
Create storytelling strategies around trading products, risk management and market infrastructure
Develop spokespeople and strategic messaging for executives, products and market segments
Prepare company announcements, talking points, media statements, speaker submissions, pitches and briefing materials
Build relationships with institutional partners, trading desks, market data providers, communications teams and external agencies
Apply social-media-first thinking to media relations and content
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required
7+ years of experience leading and executing communications programs and initiatives
Crypto experience preferred
Highly proactive, determined and results driven
Outstanding writing, editing and communications strategy skills
Ability to translate complex topics and capture senior leaders’ views and voices
Experience working with a geographically dispersed workforce and managing complex communications challenges
Experience working directly with executives to enhance executive presence, deliver strong messaging and improve presentation/interview skills
Track record of delivering high quality work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Experience leading, mentoring and scaling communications teams
Knowledge of and passion for the crypto industry
Benefits
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis unless a specific deadline is stated
Equal opportunity employment
Job-related skills or work-style assessments applied consistently across candidates
Kraken product dogfooding requirement after joining
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