Role in brief
MoonPay seeks a Communications Manager to manage media relations and partner communications, focusing on securing press coverage and drafting content. This role is ideal for someone with 4-6 years of experience in communications, particularly in crypto or fintech, who can work autonomously in a fast-paced, remote environment.
About the role
As a Communications Manager, you will be responsible for MoonPay's public image, specifically by securing media coverage in top-tier and industry outlets. This involves pitching stories, managing the full lifecycle of press releases from drafting to distribution, and maintaining strong relationships with journalists. You will also field inbound press inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses by coordinating with internal experts.
A key part of this role involves content creation and executive support. You will write various materials, including blog posts and briefing documents for executives, and prepare talking points for their media appearances and conference engagements. Additionally, you will assist with award nominations and manage speaker logistics for events, ensuring MoonPay's presence is well-represented and impactful.
Success in this position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple internal teams, including product, partnerships, and legal, to align on messaging and announcement timings. You will also manage relationships with PR tools and vendors, and keep track of the go-to-market pipeline to prevent scheduling conflicts, contributing to MoonPay's goal of making digital currency universally accessible.
The annual salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $140,000.
Skills that matter here
- journalism, communications, PR, or media relations: This foundational experience is essential for managing MoonPay's public relations and media strategy.
- crypto, fintech, or high-growth tech: Experience in these sectors provides relevant industry context for MoonPay's mission in the decentralized economy.
- Strong writing skills: Required for producing polished and accurate press releases, blog posts, and executive briefing documents.
- Comfortable working across product, partnerships, and legal teams: This indicates the need for cross-functional collaboration to align messaging and coordinate announcements.
- Highly organized: Necessary for managing multiple concurrent projects and a dynamic editorial calendar effectively.
- Experience with wire distribution services and PR tools such as Muck Rack, Cision, or others: Practical experience with these tools is needed for distributing press releases and managing media contacts.
Who this role suits
- Someone with 4-6 years of experience in communications, preferably within the crypto or fintech space.
- An individual who can work autonomously and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, remote environment.
- A person with strong writing abilities who can craft clear and engaging content for various platforms.
- Someone who is adept at building and maintaining relationships with media contacts and internal stakeholders.
From the employer
What You’ll Do
- Pitch and secure coverage across mainstream, tier-1, and industry outlets on an ongoing basis to position MoonPay as a globally recognized brand.
- Own the end-to-end press release lifecycle — from drafting and internal review through legal approval, partner sign-off, and wire distribution via PR Newswire.
- Build and maintain MoonPay’s network of media contacts, proactively sourcing new journalists to cultivate ongoing relationships with key press contacts to drive future coverage.
- Field inbound press inquiries, coordinating with internal subject-matter experts to provide timely and accurate responses.
- Track and compile comprehensive media coverage reports and visibility metrics.
- Write supporting content including blog posts on MoonPay’s NewsroomSource and draft.
- Assist with award nominations and industry list submissions.
- Prepare briefing documents and talking points for executives ahead of conference panels, fireside chats, and media interviews.
- Support speaker logistics for events — registrations, scheduling, and coordination with event organizers.
- Coordinate across time zones with product, partnerships, legal, and leadership to align on messaging and announcement timing.
- Manage relationships with PR tools and vendor platforms.
- Keep the GTM pipeline tracker up to date and flag scheduling conflicts or dependencies.
What We’re Looking For
- 4–6 years of experience in journalism, communications, PR, or media relations — ideally in crypto, fintech, or high-growth tech.
- Strong writing skills — able to produce press releases, blog posts, briefing docs, and social content that are polished, accurate, and interesting.
- Comfortable working across product, partnerships, and legal teams in a fast-paced, async-first environment.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and a fast-moving editorial calendar.
- Experience with wire distribution services and PR tools such as Muck Rack, Cision, or others.
- Background in crypto or blockchain — understanding of stablecoins, on/off-ramps, and regulatory landscapes.
- Experience coordinating with external PR agencies and international media coverage (not mandatory).
- Prior agency experience at a crypto or fintech-focused PR firm (not mandatory).
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary package.
- Equity package: We believe financial freedom starts with our employees, so all employees have ownership at MoonPay.
- Pay for performance equity bonus: Those who drive outsized outcomes receive outsized rewards.
- Moonshot award. We honor exceptional impact - 10 employees twice a year, each earning a $250,000 equity grant.
- Unlimited holidays: We give you the autonomy to choose when to work (and when to switch off).
- Hybrid working schedule: Work fully remotely or your nearest Moonbase, the choice is yours.
- Private Healthcare benefits: To protect you and your loved ones.
- Enhanced parental leave: So you can spend more time with your loved ones without a second thought.
- Annual training budget: We support your training journey every step of the way.
- Home office setup allowance: Create the home office of your dreams.
- Remote working allowance: Those working fully remotely get a little extra for utilities.
- Monthly budget to spend on our products and zero fee crypto transactions: Cultivate your inner DEGEN.
- Employee referral programme: Great people know great people, refer them to receive 10K in USDC.
- Regular remote company offsites: Meet your colleagues regularly for high impact in person sessions and hackathons.
- Working in a disruptive and fast-growing company where excellence is rewarded.
Questions about this role
What is the remote work policy for this role?
This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from home or from a Moonbase office if preferred.
What level of seniority is expected for this position?
The role requires 4-6 years of experience in relevant fields, suggesting a mid-level professional.
What specific skills are important for this Communications Manager role?
Key skills include strong writing, experience in journalism or PR, familiarity with crypto or fintech, organizational abilities, and experience with PR tools like Muck Rack or Cision.