Communications Manager at CertiK | USA | $90K/yr – $120K/yr

CertiK

Communications Manager

USA (Remote)

$90K/yr – $120K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

CertiK is seeking a US-based Communications Manager to lead media relations and narrative development in the United States, focusing on tech, cybersecurity, and Web3 media. The role emphasizes fast-moving news cycles, data-driven storytelling, and crisis communications. Responsibilities include building journalist relationships, proactive pitching, and coordinating briefings at industry events, with benefits including comprehensive health plans and retirement options.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Build and manage relationships with US-based tech, business, cybersecurity, and Web3 journalists
Lead proactive pitching of company news, research reports, and data insights
Support rapid-response communications during major hack incidents or market events
Develop timely commentary and expert positioning opportunities in breaking news cycles
Coordinate media briefings, interviews, and follow-ups
Track coverage performance and gather qualitative journalist feedback
Support on-site media engagement during major industry conferences (e.g., ETH Denver, Consensus)
Partner with global teams to ensure consistent messaging across markets

Requirements

5+ years of experience in tech PR, communications, or media relations
Strong relationships with US-based tech, cybersecurity, business, or Web3 media
Experience managing crisis communications or fast-moving news cycles
Ability to translate complex technical security topics into clear and compelling narratives
Familiarity with data-driven storytelling and research-based pitching
Experience working with cybersecurity, fintech, blockchain, or other emerging technology companies preferred
Experience working with cybersecurity, fintech, blockchain, or other emerging technology companies preferred

Preferred

Experience working with cybersecurity, fintech, blockchain, or other emerging technology companies preferred

Benefits

CertiK offers medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with company matching, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, HSA (with high deductible plan), FSA, and other benefits to all full-time employees, along with flexible paid time off and holidays. CertiK also offers a variable commission program for business development sales roles.

CertiK

CertiK is the largest Web3 security services provider, founded in December 2017 in New York by two professors from Yale and Columbia University.CertiK offers a wide range of products and services to support the Web3 industry, project teams, and users alike. CertiK's products and services span the entire lifecycle of project development, from incubation and early stages, to growth and maturity. CertiK is one of the most globally recognized companies in the Web3 industry, serving users across 150 countries/regions.To date, CertiK has worked with more than 5,000 enterprise clients, secured over $600 billion worth of digital assets, and detected more than 180,000 vulnerabilities in blockchain code. CertiK's clients include industry-leading projects such as Aptos, Ripple, Sandbox, Polygon, BNB Chain, and TON.Since its inception, CertiK has secured investments from 12 top-tier funds, including Sequoia, Coatue, Goldman Sachs, Shunwei Capital and Insight Partners, with a valuation of more than $2 billion. With a highly skilled technical team, CertiK stands out for its expertise in formal verification technology, artificial intelligence, and academia. CertiK's leaders also collaborate closely with global government bodies to develop supportive Web3 compliance and regulatory frameworks.

Founded in 2018

New York, New York, USA

190 employees (14 in marketing)

www.certik.com