Public Relations Lead - Blockchain Job at Career Renew in New York

We are the first parallelized layer 1 blockchain. By re-writing the most widely adopted execution environment in Web3, we are setting a new standard in blockchain performance and scalability. Apps on our blockchain benefit from both the performance of web2 and the decentralization and sovereignty of web3.

As an organization dedicated to advancing blockchain technology, we drive adoption, support the community, and partner with developers to bring groundbreaking applications to life. Our vision is to create a decentralized ecosystem that democratizes access to blockchain technology while advancing the broader crypto community.

About the Role

The Public Relations Lead will help shape and tell our story to the world. This role will be responsible for building and managing relationships with key media, crafting compelling narratives, and driving visibility for us, the Development Foundation, and our Leadership across crypto and mainstream audiences. You'll work closely with leadership, product, and growth teams to ensure our communications are consistent, strategic, and aligned with our mission. This is a high-impact role for a self-starter who understands both the fast-moving world of crypto and the nuance of building a long-term brand.

Responsibilities

• Lead our media relations strategy, build and nurture relationships with crypto and tech journalists across global outlets

• Craft and pitch compelling stories that showcase our products, vision, and ecosystem growth

• Craft and pitch compelling stories that build our Leadership profiles in tech, mainstream, and crypto media outlets

• Draft press releases, media briefs, blog posts, and talking points for leadership

• Manage PR campaigns around major launches, events, and partnerships

• Monitor media coverage, track sentiment, and provide strategic insights and reporting

• Serve as a trusted partner to our leadership for all public-facing communication

• Act as a connector between our internal teams and the external communications landscape

• Coordinate with external PR agencies or freelancers, as needed

What We're Looking For

• Experience in PR, communications, or media, ideally with some time spent in crypto, fintech, or emerging tech

• Strong relationships with top-tier media (crypto + mainstream tech/finance)

• Exceptional writing skills and sound editorial judgment

• Deep understanding of how narratives are built, and how to insert the right story at the right time

• Ability to simplify technical concepts and communicate them clearly to broad audiences

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with many moving parts

• Collaborative and confident working with execs, founders, and cross-functional teams

Nice to haves

• Previous experience as a journalist or in a newsroom environment

• Experience managing crisis communications or high-stakes media moments

• Knowledge of crypto-native culture, memes, and how narratives form in Web3 communities

• Experience scaling PR at an early-stage startup or foundation