The Block

Designer

About Us
Founded in 2018, with employees across the world, The Block is the leading research, analysis, and news brand in the digital asset space. The Block's team spans 5 continents and 15+ time zones, covering the global cryptocurrency space 24/7. At The Block, we see digital assets as a ubiquitous part of the future. As this space continues to evolve, we view our role as the trusted moderator and authoritative voice for those who invest in, work with, make decisions about, or seek to understand digital assets.

The Block delivers deep insight into how the emerging digital assets sector interacts with traditional finance, technology, governments, and markets. We reach hundreds of thousands of technologists, financial market participants, Fortune 500 professionals, global service providers, policymakers, and more through our main website, The Block Pro, Campus, and our podcast/livestreamed events.

Why Join The Block

Shape the narrative of crypto education, media, and research - not just follow it. Join a company that's respected in the space and has the audience, platform, and reach to move markets. Work remotely with a high-performance team that values ownership, speed, and clarity. Be part of a business that's expanding beyond media into SaaS, certification, and enterprise offerings. Competitive comp, equity, and benefits package. The Block is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive team across race, gender, identity, age, and background.


About the Role
We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Instructional Designer to help transform The Block’s research and insights into engaging, outcome-driven e-learning experiences. You will play a key role in shaping the Campus course library, supporting both B2B training programs and B2C learner journeys. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience building structured digital learning content, a strong grasp of instructional design methodologies, and the ability to turn complex material into clear, interactive modules for varied audiences.

Instructional Designer

Growth Marketing

Founded in 2018, The Block is a crypto research, analysis, and news brand.
Support growth initiatives across content, marketing, and SEO.
Write product reviews, contribute to comparison pages, and create social content for X.
Support SEO and evergreen content projects including Learn articles and landing pages.
Bring ideas and execute experiments across growth, content, and marketing.
Work remotely primarily within United States and collaborate with US and Europe teams.
Direct mentorship from a former Editor-in-Chief.
Hands-on experience at a fast-paced crypto media company.

Growth Intern

Business Development Rep

• Conduct detailed research to identify and compile potential leads within the blockchain and crypto industry.
• Validate lead data to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Prioritize and qualify leads based on established criteria.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings for AERs with high-potential prospects.
• Maintain and update lead databases with accurate and current information.
• Assist in creating outreach strategies based on research insights. Collaborate closely with the sales team to improve lead quality and conversion.
• Stay informed about industry trends and key market players.
• Support managing the digital campaigns
• Campaign Planning and Execution: Develop and execute advertising campaigns and sponsorships, ensuring alignment with client objectives and The Block’s policies. Coordinate campaign timelines, deliverables, and goals.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Design, and AdOps teams to manage campaign logistics, creative assets, and client communications. Act as a liaison between The Block and advertisers to ensure seamless delivery.
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Analyze campaign performance metrics (e.g., impressions, click-through rates, conversions) and optimize strategies to maximize ROI. Provide regular and ad-hoc reports to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ad Placement Management: Oversee the placement of sponsorship and ad content, ensuring compliance with The Block’s guidelines (e.g., no promotion of specific tokens, gambling, or NFT sales). Utilize programmatic and direct-sold advertising tools to achieve campaign goals.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use data insights to refine targeting strategies, optimize ad placements, and enhance campaign performance. Monitor budgets and ensure cost-effective execution.
• Client Relationship Management: Participate in client-facing calls, provide updates, and deliver post-campaign wrap reports, including proof of delivery (e.g., screenshots, content clips). Build strong relationships to support long-term partnerships.
• Industry Awareness: Stay updated on digital advertising trends, programmatic buying, and the crypto industry to inform campaign strategies and maintain The Block’s competitive edge.
• Compliance and Quality Control: Ensure all campaign materials adhere to The Block’s brand identity and industry regulations.

Business Development Intern

Human Resources

• We are seeking a motivated HR Intern to join our People Operations team on a part-time basis (at least 20 hours per week). This role is an excellent opportunity for a student or early-career professional interested in HR operations, onboarding, and recruitment process management. You will work closely with the VP of People Operations to support the day-to-day function of our HR team, with a particular focus on coordinating recruiting processes and ensuring smooth onboarding for new hires.
• Recruiting Coordination
• Schedule candidate interviews and manage communication between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers.
• Track recruiting pipeline status and prepare regular updates for the VP of People Ops.
• Assist in maintaining accurate candidate records in the ATS (Applicant Tracking System).
• Maintain the HC data.
• Onboarding Support
• Prepare onboarding schedules and checklists for new hires.
• Assist with preparing documentation and ensuring completion of pre-hire requirements.
• Coordinate orientation sessions and help with new hire engagement touchpoints.
• HR Operations Support
• Provide general administrative support across HR functions.
• Assist with updating employee records, HR dashboards, and reports.
• Contribute to special HR projects as assigned by the VP of People Ops.
• What We’re Looking For
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or related field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and willingness to learn HR tools.
• Interest in HR, talent acquisition, and people operations.
• Ability to work independently while being a strong team player.
• What You’ll Gain
• Hands-on experience in recruiting, onboarding, and HR operations.
• Direct mentorship from the VP of People Operations.
• Exposure to the full HR lifecycle in a growing company.
• Opportunity to develop organizational, communication, and process-management skills.
• Potential to work full time after successful internship
• Time Commitment & Duration
• At least 20 hours per week (flexible scheduling available).
• 3–6 month internship, with potential extension based on performance and business needs.

Instructional Designer

Growth Intern

Instructional Designer

Business Development Intern

HR Operations Intern