Senior Communications Manager - Shielded

August 12

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Input Output (IOHK)

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Crypto • Web 3

Input Output (IOHK) is a technology company focused on research and development in the field of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. It is known for its key role in developing the Cardano blockchain platform, which aims to offer a more secure and scalable environment for digital transactions and smart contracts. IOHK places a strong emphasis on academic research and peer-reviewed development methods, contributing to its reputation in the blockchain space.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2015

₿ Crypto

🌐 Web 3

📋 Description

• Lead communications strategy by defining and executing a comprehensive communication roadmap that aligns with the company’s mission and product offerings. • Oversee the development and placement of high-quality content with third-party publishers, including event talk tracks, industry and analyst reports, podcasts, new outlets, and more. • Manage media and analyst relations to establish the company's and its key spokespeople's presence. • Ensure technical leaders are present at Midnight ecosystem events. • Lead Internal communications strategies to ensure transparency, alignment, and engagement across distributed teams. • Own the company's crisis and risk communications, developing plans that can be executed during sensitive events and working closely with the legal and leadership team to manage reputation risk. • Promote the company's communications via its own social media channels (X, LinkedIn) • Manage external public relations agencies and contractors. • Report on metrics, such as media mentions, social media engagement rates, and internal communications effective scores to track performance of communication strategies and their impact, use these insights to iterate messaging and optimize content strategy

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing) or equivalent experience. • Proven experience as a comms leader, with a strong portfolio showcasing your previous work. • Experience in high-growth technology environments; familiarity with blockchain, cryptography, or web3 is a strong plus. • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. • Proven ability to write for executives, manage media relationships and communicate clearly in complex and regulated environments. • Ability to craft and executive a communication vision that aligns with both short- and long-term organizational goals. • Exceptional writing and editing skills with a sharp ability to translate complex or technical ideas into accessible, impact narratives. • Strong understanding of how to engage press, analysts, and influencers in a way that builds credibility. • Proven ability to effectively lead, coach, and inspire team members at all levels of the organization, across legal, technical, and leadership teams. • Calm under pressure with experience navigating high-stress or time-sensitive communication needs. • Well-versed in diverse marketing disciplines and comfortable taking on a variety of roles as needed. • Deep understanding of varied audiences, including developers, web3 communities, regulators, partners, and internal stakeholders, and how to tailor messaging for impact.

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work • Laptop reimbursement • New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc) • Learning & Development opportunities • Competitive PTO