Director, Communications

OUR VISION

In the new and exciting world of the decentralized internet, otherwise known as Web3, it is an individual’s fundamental right to own and control their digital identity. To ensure that the individual is paramount in Web3, we are developing a suite of applications to enable everyone to safely engage, take part, and transact in the emerging, decentralized world of the internet. Our platform centers on Web3 Identity and leverages that identity to provide individuals with secure digital asset storage and recovery, access to decentralized finance, the ability to prove ownership of their creations, and gateways to digital interactions and experiences – all to empower and benefit every Web3 user.

We believe that the decentralized nature of Web3 creates an opportunity for everyone to challenge the digital status quo—to own and control their identity, data, finances, creations, and future. This is the chance to get it right – to rally a movement of individuals so Web3 belongs to everyone, not to trillion-dollar companies. To fulfill this vision, we are seeking dynamic people who want to join us in leading the way to this new world.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Reporting to the Vice President, Brand, you will be responsible for managing and directing the Company’s internal and external communications. As the Director, Communications, you will lead the Company’s corporate and portfolio brands’ communications function while working closely with key leaders to ensure an integrated and consistent approach to all communications and messaging. You will be charged with creating and executing communication and public relations strategies, which include media relations, editorial coverage, press releases, articles, executive and financial communications, crisis/change management, brand, and reputation management, and serving as the primary spokesperson and media contact for the Company and its portfolio of subsidiaries and brands. The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Designing, developing, and driving communications strategies and campaigns to support the Company’s business and product objectives by educating analysts, journalists, media, and key audiences; evangelizing the Company’s narrative and vision as a key driver of company and category differentiation.
• Owning the strategic direction of a cohesive PR strategy, mapping PR initiatives to the Company’s business and marketing objectives; executing, managing, optimizing, and analyzing strategy effectiveness.
• Serving as corporate spokesperson for the Company, guiding the public narrative through a consistent, creative, and transparent brand voice, and building and managing relationships with media, influencers, government officials, industry stakeholders, and Web3 community members.
• Anticipating reputational risks to develop preparedness plans and appropriate communications solutions and effectively managing crisis management efforts while maintaining poise and professionalism.
• Serving as a trusted advisor to key leaders by presenting strategic communication and execution plans and advising on how to respond to industry issues, government mandates, and competitive threats.
• Developing and delivering internal, external, and executive communications, including written content, presentations, speeches, interview preparedness, and training.
• Designing, planning, and managing a calendar of content marketing, communication events, and company/product announcements while working closely with Marketing on distribution and promotion strategies.
• Preparing high-quality written materials that convey the Company’s corporate, product, and category narratives, including presentations, press releases, blog posts, newsletters, multimedia content, thought-leadership and long-form articles, story pitches to journalists, byline articles, etc.
• Developing cross-functional partnerships with the extended team across C-Suite, Brand, Marketing, Business, Legal, HR, Finance, and other key partners within the organization.
• Setting defined objectives and key results each quarter for the communications department, measuring success as the quarter progresses, and creating and maintaining reports for campaigns, strategies, and outcomes.
• Scoping, onboarding, optimizing, and leading relevant agency teams while ensuring key metrics are structured, measured, and achieved.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

To ensure success, you must be a master storyteller, charismatic, detailed-oriented, exceptional at verbal and written and communication, and have a strong initiative to learn and formulate engaging messaging for various audiences. You are well-versed at taking complex issues and refining them into simple and understandable communications.

You have a proven track record of public speaking engagements, including prepared remarks and responding to inquiries at press conferences, public events, or in written form. You have strong business judgment and the ability to form relationships with key stakeholders, customers, and the media.

You think big and different and can develop strategic action plans amidst a rapidly evolving. You’re agile by nature and have a knack for trend-jacking and capitalizing on in-the-moment opportunities quickly, methodically, and effectively.

You are someone who operates independently and quickly builds confidence with executive and leadership team members. You can prepare, present, and advocate for succinct strategic recommendations to senior management and tailor an executable strategy based on feedback. You are skilled at negotiation and conflict management and can formulate solutions to mitigate risk quickly.

You have the ability and flexibility to travel, including international travel, 10-30% of the time.

YOUR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

This position requires a bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Management, Political Science, English, Journalism, or equivalent practical experience. A minimum of 5 years of experience building, executing, and managing communications strategies and a team of direct reports at a director level. This position requires the candidate have existing relations with key media, journalists, and influencers within B2C and B2B technology space, preferably within digital platform, blockchain, FinTech, and consumer software practice areas. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of early-stage startup experience, defining and developing new categories, and is familiar with the foundational principles of Web3 and blockchain technology.

Blockchains, Inc. (“Blockchains”) is proud to be a diverse workforce, and we are committed to inclusion and diversity to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants. Blockchains provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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