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Head of Communications

Remote - USA

Base is planning to bring a million developers and a billion users onchain. We need your help to make that happen.

Head of Communications, Base

About the Role

Base is the most important onchain platform being built today, with a mission to bring a billion people onchain. We are looking for a Head of Communications to own the Base narrative and redefine what a modern comms function looks like.

This isn't a traditional PR role. You will be the architect of our external reputation, moving at the speed of crypto and operating fluently on Crypto Twitter. You will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, a bridge to mainstream tech and culture, and a pioneer in using AI to punch far above your weight class.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Strategic Communications Leadership: Own the end-to-end external narrative for Base. Drive traditional PR, media relations, podcasts, and high-impact speaking opportunities across top crypto and mainstream tech/finance press.
  • Crypto Twitter Intelligence: Operate natively on Crypto Twitter. You understand the memes, the culture, and the key players. You know exactly when to engage, when to stay silent, and when to go on offense to protect and build Base’s reputation.
  • Strategic Counsel: Serve as a high-conviction sounding board for leadership (specifically Jesse Pollak). You are expected to gut-check instincts, provide direct pushback when necessary, and maintain a calm, steady hand when things run hot.
  • Mainstream Expansion: Take the Base story beyond the crypto bubble. You will translate onchain innovation into compelling narratives for mainstream tech, finance, and cultural audiences.
  • AI-Driven Excellence: Redefine the comms workflow by leveraging AI tools for sentiment monitoring, rapid drafting, and distribution.
  • Cross-Functional Partnership: Work seamlessly with Marketing, BD, Social, and Coinbase Corporate Comms. You will break down silos to ensure the Base story is consistent across every touchpoint.

What We Look For in You

  • Crypto-Native Judgment: You follow Crypto Twitter. You understand the nuances of the onchain world and can spot a PR landmine—or a viral opportunity—from a mile away.
  • Traditional Comms Chops: You have several years of experience in PR/Communications, with a proven track record of placing stories in top-tier publications (Bloomberg, CNBC, TechCrunch) and managing high-stakes crises.
  • Trusted Advisor Energy: You earn trust fast through directness and competence. You are comfortable saying "don't do that" to leadership.
  • The "Hustle" Gene: You are scrappy and self-directed. You don’t wait for a brief; you find the angle, make the call, and ship the result.
  • AI-Forward Mindset: You don't see AI as a novelty; it is your competitive advantage. You are already using AI tools to amplify your output.
  • Complexity Translation: You can take complex technical concepts (Layer 2s, decentralization, smart contracts) and make them resonate with Tier-1 journalists and mainstream audiences.

Nice to Haves

  • Deep personal network within the Ethereum and L2 ecosystem.
  • Experience navigating the intersection of decentralized technology and traditional regulatory/financial narratives.
  • Prior experience in a high-growth startup environment where you had to build a function from the ground up.

Job #: P74976

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):

$205,785 - $242,100 USD

Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.

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