Manager of Communications

This is a fully remote role based in Europe.

We are seeking an accomplished, experienced individual to serve as Manager of Communications on a dynamic marketing team. At its core, the Manager of Communications is responsible for generating amazing coverage and building relationships within the organisation and with reporters and industry peers.

What you will do:

• Help develop media relations program by strengthening existing relationships and cultivating new relationships with print and online media, broadcast producers, bloggers and influencers
• Respond to media inquiries and work with executives around the company to position thought leaders and content with top tier media outlets
• Collaborate closely with head of public relations to implement the company’s communication strategy
• Work cross-functionally to drive proactive campaigns in a fast-paced environment
• Organise press briefings, media sessions and events, and create press materials including media pitches, FAQs, fact sheets
• Protect and enhance the reputation of the company
• Storymine with executives to create thoughtful pitches and narratives
• Measure and report impact of campaigns using Key Performance Indicators
• Monitor the media landscape and elevate notable developments and trends to the organisation
• Build relationships with influencers, experiment with new social media channels and techniques
• Educate press, bloggers and influencers about Kraken's products and initiatives to drive positive coverage in publications and across social media
• Help develop complementary visuals and videos for external communications

Who you are:

• 3-5 years of public relations experience preferably with a fintech or agency serving fintech clients
• Experience with media relations across verticals globally
• Experience working with executives at major company or fast-paced startup
• Excellent writing and editing skills as well as the journalistic ability to source stories from employees
• Self-starter that is capable of independently pushing projects to completion
• Strong teammate that works well in a remote environment and with multiple functions across the organisation

Strongly preferred:

• Good understanding of the cryptocurrency or blockchain landscape