Communications Manager

MoonPay

Communications Manager executing media relations and partner go-to-market communications for MoonPay. Responsible for press materials, story pitching, and managing the communications workflow.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 Newsroom
Source 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

writingpress release draftingmedia coverage reportingcontent creationbriefing document preparationproject managementmedia relations

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsrelationship managementcoordinationability to work in fast-paced environments