Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

• Competitive salary package
• Equity package: 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
• Pension: employer contributions from day one
• Employee referral program: refer great people, earn 10K in USDC
• Flexible Time Off: choose when to work and when to switch off
• Birthday leave: take the day off to celebrate you
• Enhanced parental leave: more time with family, no second thought
• Hybrid working schedule: work fully remotely or from your nearest Moonbase