Director of Public Relations & Communications
Uphold operates a digital-asset financial platform for trading, holding, transferring, and self-custody of cryptoassets.
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About Uphold
Uphold provides a functioning digital-asset platform combining crypto trading, wallet services, asset transfers, and assisted self-custody through Uphold Vault. Its first-party materials describe cryptoasset services delivered through multiple regulated entities across the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and other jurisdictions.
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About the Role
You will own the public relations function from strategy through execution and measurement. You will develop proactive media strategies, write press materials and executive messaging, manage crisis communications, build media relationships, prepare executives for engagements, and align messaging with Marketing, Legal, Compliance, and Product.
Requirements
- 7+ years of PR or communications experience
- Meaningful experience in fintech, crypto, or financial services
- Established relationships with crypto, fintech, and mainstream financial media
- Strong writing skills
- Knowledge of the crypto and fintech regulatory environment
Responsibilities
- Own the PR function across strategy, execution, and measurement
- Build and execute proactive media strategies
- Write press releases, media statements, byline articles, executive talking points, and messaging frameworks
- Manage rapid-response and crisis communications
- Leverage media relationships to secure earned coverage
- Prepare and accompany executives for interviews, panels, and press engagements
- Coordinate messaging with Marketing, Legal, Compliance, and Product
- Manage multiple concurrent initiatives
- Monitor media and regulatory developments and advise leadership on positioning and risk
Benefits
- Performance bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits
- Training and mentorship programs
- Flexible work-from-home, location, and hours options
- Annual bonus program
- Generous PTO
- Healthcare
- Employee assistance programs
- Employee events and celebrations
- Well-stocked office kitchen