Communications Manager

About WalletConnect

WalletConnect is one of the core infrastructure teams in Web3. We build the connectivity layer that lets wallets and apps communicate securely across blockchains. Since launching in 2018, we’ve grown into a network of 75,000+ apps, 700+ wallets, and 50+ million users. Our mission is to power the financial internet by making digital ownership and payments interoperable and accessible.

We’ve recently launched WalletConnect Pay, a payments solution that lets merchants and payment providers leverage blockchain rails for new payment experiences, like stablecoin checkout, payouts, and deposits.

Backed by $38M from investors like Union Square Ventures, Shopify, Coinbase Ventures, Circle Ventures, and Uniswap Labs, we’re a global, remote-first team that values openness, simplicity, innovation, and ownership.

The Role

This Communications Manager will be reporting to our Communications Lead to help WalletConnect secure media placements, build relationships with journalists and place the exec team at key events.

The Communications Manager will own day-to-day media relations. pitching journalists, building relationships and landing coverage. They will execute global communications programmes, lead media campaigns, drive executive thought leadership, and help position WalletConnect as a leading voice in financial infrastructure. This role will work closely with executives and teams across Product, Partnerships, and Marketing to deliver communications that support company priorities.

Responsibilities

Media Relations

• Pitch journalists directly and land coverage across crypto, fintech, payments, technology and business media.
• Build and maintain relationships with priority journalists in those beats.
• Own and run media outreach around announcements, product launches, partnerships, research and milestones.
• Draft press releases, media pitches, briefing documents, Q&As and spokesperson preparation materials.
• Manage inbound media enquiries and coordinate executive interviews end to end.
• Proactively spot and pursue media opportunities that support company priorities.
• Monitor coverage, industry developments and competitor activity to find openings and inform future campaigns.

Executive Thought Leadership

• Run executive thought leadership programmes across media, conferences, podcasts and industry events.
• Secure speaking opportunities, interviews and contributed content placements.
• Draft messaging, talking points, briefing documents and background materials for executives.
• Coordinate speaker submissions and prepare executives to deliver under pressure.

Campaign Execution

• Manage communications timelines and ensure announcements land accurately and on schedule.
• Lead rapid-response communications during high-profile announcements or industry developments.

Must Have:

• 3-5 years in communications, public relations, corporate communications or media relations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong international business and technology connections
• A track record of personally pitching and landing earned media coverage, and building your own journalist relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to run multiple projects simultaneously, with strong judgment about when to run with something and when to loop in leadership.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience in fintech, payments, financial services, infrastructure technology, developer platforms or crypto.
• Existing relationships with fintech, payments, technology or business media.
• Experience at a high-growth startup or scaling technology company.
• Experience working with international media and distributed teams.

• Fully remote position with a budget for your home office or work environment.
• Regular team offsites to incredible locations around the world.
• Opportunities to travel to conferences and community events.
• Generous PTO and parental leave.
• Meaningful Learning & Development budget.
• Competitive compensation package including salary, equity, and potentially tokens.
• Healthcare coverage for US-based team members.
• The chance to build at the forefront of on-chain payments with one of the most recognised companies in Web3.

WalletConnect is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. WalletConnect celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.