- Location
- Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland · published · London, England, United Kingdom · Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Marketing
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- Workable
Description
About WalletConnect
WalletConnect is one of the core infrastructure teams in Web3. We build the connectivity layer that lets wallets and apps communicate securely across blockchains. Since launching in 2018, we’ve grown into a network of 75,000+ apps, 700+ wallets, and 50+ million users. Our mission is to power the financial internet by making digital ownership and payments interoperable and accessible.
We’ve recently launched WalletConnect Pay, a payments solution that lets merchants and payment providers leverage blockchain rails for new payment experiences, like stablecoin checkout, payouts, and deposits.
Backed by $38M from investors like Union Square Ventures, Shopify, Coinbase Ventures, Circle Ventures, and Uniswap Labs, we’re a global, remote-first team that values openness, simplicity, innovation, and ownership.
The Role
This Communications Manager will be reporting to our Communications Lead to help WalletConnect secure media placements, build relationships with journalists and place the exec team at key events.
The Communications Manager will own day-to-day media relations, pitching journalists, building relationships and landing coverage. They will execute global communications programmes, lead media campaigns, drive executive thought leadership, and help position WalletConnect as a leading voice in financial infrastructure. This role will work closely with executives and teams across Product, Partnerships, and Marketing to deliver communications that support company priorities.
Responsibilities
Media Relations
- Pitch journalists directly and land coverage across crypto, fintech, payments, technology and business media.
- Build and maintain relationships with priority journalists in those beats.
- Own and run media outreach around announcements, product launches, partnerships, research and milestones.
- Draft press releases, media pitches, briefing documents, Q&As, and spokesperson preparation materials.
- Manage inbound media enquiries and coordinate executive interviews end to end.
- Proactively spot and pursue media opportunities that support company priorities.
- Monitor coverage, industry developments and competitor activity to find openings and inform future campaigns.
Executive Thought Leadership
- Run executive thought leadership programmes across media, conferences, podcasts and industry events.
- Secure speaking opportunities, interviews and contributed content placements.
- Draft messaging, talking points, briefing documents and background materials for executives.
- Coordinate speaker submissions and prepare executives to deliver under pressure.
Campaign Execution
- Manage communications timelines and ensure announcements land accurately and on schedule.
- Lead rapid-response communications during high-profile announcements or industry developments.