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Interested in working on cutting-edge blockchain technology and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network, an open-source platform that operates at high-scale today. Developers and companies around the world build on it, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem.
SDF communications team helps tell the story of the Stellar network, the countless developers and businesses building the next generation of financial services on the network, and the ways the technology advances SDF’s mission of increasing financial access. We’re looking for a communications professional to help build awareness for and deepen the public understanding of SDF, the Stellar network, and its ecosystem of builders. 
The ideal candidate will enjoy working collaboratively and cross functionally to drive coordinated campaigns that align to SDF’s roadmap and help tell the stories of the vibrant Stellar ecosystem and mission. They will have experience developing media strategy and enjoy engaging with reporters and will have a creative approach to storytelling, with strong writing skills. 
To succeed, you’ll be proactive, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced and scrappy environment. You will need to both help set strategy and be willing to execute. 
In this role, you will: 
<ul>
<li>Drive our earned and owned communications strategy to build awareness for the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem.</li>
<li>Translate the complexity of the Stellar network and the scope of our impact into pitches and stories that expand what people think of when they hear “Stellar.”</li>
<li>Think creatively and outside the box in order to tell the stories happening of the network and its ecosystem partners.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain relationships with industry press outlets, reporters and influencers</li>
<li>Draft blogs, press releases, messaging, op-eds and other content.</li>
<li>Help manage relationships with PR agencies and vendors., </li>
<li>Work with SDF marketing team to track impact of events to inform strategies that amplify outreach to target audiences</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Experience driving projects internally that result in external communications opportunities</li>
<li>Experience in media relations, including pitching and building relationships with the press</li>
<li>Ability to set strategy, drive and execute projects</li>
<li>Experience managing across teams to drive results</li>
<li>Solid research, writing and editing skills</li>
<li>Excellent project management and organization skills</li>
</ul>
We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $130,000 - $170,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits:

USA Benefits/Perks:
<ul>
<li>Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependants</li>
<li>Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break</li>
<li>Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents</li>
<li>Gym reimbursement ($80 per month)</li>
<li>Life & ADD (up to $50K)</li>
<li>Short & Long term disability</li>
<li>401K with 4% match</li>
<li>Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts</li>
<li>Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution</li>
<li>Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution</li>
<li>Family building benefits through Kindbody</li>
<li>Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace)</li>
<li>L&D budget of $1,500/year</li>
<li>Daily lunch and snacks in office</li>
<li>Company retreats</li>
</ul>

 
About Stellar
 
Stellar is more than a blockchain. Powered by a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network made for financial products and services and a thriving and passionate ecosystem that includes a non-profit organization driven by a mission, Stellar is paving the path to unlock the world’s economic potential through blockchain technology. Built with speed and low costs in mind, the Stellar network provides builders and financial institutions worldwide a platform to issue assets, and to send and convert currencies in real time creating real world utility. Founded in 2014, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) supports the continued development and growth of the Stellar network and also serves the ecosystem of NGOs, corporations, universities, small businesses, governments, and solo entrepreneurs building on the Stellar network through tooling, funding and strategic collaborations. Together, Stellar is where blockchain meets the real world.
 
About the Stellar Development Foundation
 
The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization focused on working with and supporting changemakers to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology. SDF provides grants, investments, funding, and other awards to builders and organizations. SDF also develops resources and tooling on the Stellar network to help unlock real world utility. As a nonprofit foundation, SDF puts the health of the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem and its mission above all else.
 
We look forward to hearing from you!
 
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Senior Communications Manager

About The Role
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Media Relations Lead to join our team as a self-driven communications professional that’s excited about web3. You will be leading media relations, ensuring media and content coverage across priority messaging areas for Aptos and the Aptos ecosystem .
What you'll be doing:
<ul>
<li>Develop and implement a comprehensive media relations strategy that aligns with our company's goals and objectives.</li>
<li>Act as the primary liaison between the company and the media, including journalists, bloggers, and influencers in the blockchain and technology sectors.</li>
<li>Craft compelling press releases, media pitches, and presentations to promote our technology, partnerships, and milestones.</li>
<li>Monitor media coverage and industry trends to identify opportunities and challenges for media engagement.</li>
<li>Manage crisis communication and respond to media inquiries in a timely and professional manner.</li>
<li>Organize and coordinate media briefings, and interviews.</li>
<li>Work closely with the marketing and leadership teams to ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.</li>
<li>Measure and report on the effectiveness of media relations campaigns and adjust strategies as needed.</li>
</ul>
What we’re looking for:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.</li>
<li>Web3 knowledge and experience required</li>
<li>7-10 years of experience in media relations or public relations, preferably in the blockchain, technology, or fintech sectors.</li>
<li>Strong network of media contacts and proven track record of securing coverage in top-tier outlets.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex blockchain concepts in a clear and compelling manner.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to inform decision-making.</li>
</ul>

The base salary range for this full-time position is $135k-175k. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and typical maximum target for new hire salaries for the position of a candidate based in the Bay Area at any level. We do hire exceptionally talented professionals with decades of experience in their field. As such, our range may be higher than what is displayed. Our base salary ranges are determined by experience and location, and we hire at all levels for multiple roles. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, job-related skills demonstrated during the interviews, working experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include equity, tokens, or benefits.

Media Relations Lead

Interested in working on cutting-edge blockchain technology and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network, an open-source platform that operates at high-scale today. Developers and companies around the world build on it, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem.
The SDF communications team helps tell the story of the Stellar network, the countless developers and businesses building the next generation of financial services on the network, and the ways the technology advances SDF’s mission of increasing financial access. We’re looking for an experienced communications professional to help build awareness for and deepen the public understanding of SDF, the Stellar network, and its ecosystem of builders. 
This role will focus on the growing number of SDF products and tools created to enable the ecosystem to build faster and smarter on the network, while also bringing visibility to the vibrant Stellar ecosystem itself. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing media strategy and enjoy engaging with reporters. They will have a creative approach to telling and pitching stories, with strong writing skills. They will enjoy working collaboratively and cross functionally to drive coordinated campaigns that align to SDF’s roadmap and help tell the stories of the vibrant Stellar ecosystem.
To succeed, you’ll be proactive, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced and scrappy environment. You will need to both help set strategy and be willing to execute. 
In this role, you will: 
<ul>
<li>Drive our earned and owned communications strategy to build awareness for SDF tools and products, the network and the Stellar ecosystem.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain relationships with industry press outlets, reporters and influencers</li>
<li>Draft blogs, press releases, messaging, op-eds and other content.</li>
<li>Help manage relationships with PR agencies and vendors</li>
<li>Manage and grow a team that aligns with the organizational priorities and drives results</li>
<li>Translate the complexity of the Stellar network and the scope of our impact into pitches and stories that expand what people think of when they hear “Stellar.”</li>
<li>Work with SDF marketing team to track impact of events to inform strategies that amplify outreach to target audiences</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>7+ years of communications experience</li>
<li>Expertise in media relations, including pitching and building relationships with the press</li>
<li>Ability to create, drive and execute strategy</li>
<li>Experience managing across teams to drive results</li>
<li>Experience managing a team of communications professionals</li>
<li>Solid research, writing and editing skills</li>
<li>Good project management and organization skills</li>
<li>Experience managing vendor relationships</li>
</ul>
We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $120,000 - $160,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits:

Senior Communications Manager, Ecosystem & Product

Interested in working on cutting-edge blockchain technology and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network, an open-source platform that operates at high-scale today. Developers and companies around the world build on it, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem.
The SDF communications team helps tell the story of the Stellar network, the countless developers and businesses building the next generation of financial services on the network, and the ways the technology advances SDF’s mission of increasing financial access. We’re looking for an experienced communications professional to help build awareness for and deepen the public understanding of SDF, the Stellar network, and its ecosystem of builders. 
This role will focus on the growing number of SDF products and tools created to enable the ecosystem to build faster and smarter on the network, while also bringing visibility to the vibrant Stellar ecosystem itself. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing media strategy and enjoy engaging with reporters. They will have a creative approach to telling and pitching stories, with strong writing skills. They will enjoy working collaboratively and cross functionally to drive coordinated campaigns that align to SDF’s roadmap and help tell the stories of the vibrant Stellar ecosystem.
To succeed, you’ll be proactive, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced and scrappy environment. You will need to both help set strategy and be willing to execute. 
In this role, you will: 
<ul>
<li>Drive our earned and owned communications strategy to build awareness for SDF tools and products, the network and the Stellar ecosystem.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain relationships with industry press outlets, reporters and influencers</li>
<li>Draft blogs, press releases, messaging, op-eds and other content.</li>
<li>Help manage relationships with PR agencies and vendors</li>
<li>Manage and grow a team that aligns with the organizational priorities and drives results</li>
<li>Translate the complexity of the Stellar network and the scope of our impact into pitches and stories that expand what people think of when they hear “Stellar.”</li>
<li>Work with SDF marketing team to track impact of events to inform strategies that amplify outreach to target audiences</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>7+ years of communications experience</li>
<li>Expertise in media relations, including pitching and building relationships with the press</li>
<li>Ability to create, drive and execute strategy</li>
<li>Experience managing across teams to drive results</li>
<li>Experience managing a team of communications professionals</li>
<li>Solid research, writing and editing skills</li>
<li>Good project management and organization skills</li>
<li>Experience managing vendor relationships</li>
</ul>
We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $150,000 - $190,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits:

Communications Lead, Product & Ecosystem

Circle

Circle is looking for a Director of Product &amp; Technology Communications to own the company’s media narrative and public profile of Circle’s platforms and products, including the Arc Platform, Circle Agent Stack, Circle Payments Network, and Circle Digital Assets and Services. This role is the primary communications partner to the product organization, embedded early in roadmap planning for all critical products and leading product launch communications, media relationships, and stage presence. It shapes how Circle is positioned with customers, builders, journalists, and the broader industry as the company expands its role in the future of money and commerce, including the emerging agentic economy.

Director, Product & Technology Communications

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