Account Director – Crypto, Digital Assets, and Blockchain
New York City, NY (Hybrid)
Posted 3 weeks ago
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Job Description
About the Company
ICR, LLC – New York, NY or Norwalk, CTICR – one of the fastest-growing strategic communications firms globally – is seeking an experienced financial communications professional to help grow its Crypto, Digital Assets, and Blockchain (CDAB) practice. This is a senior-level role offering significant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
About the Role
We are seeking a strategic thinker with a track record of shaping financial and market narratives, securing tier-one media coverage, and advising executives on high-stakes communications challenges.
The ideal candidate will be skilled in developing and executing high-impact strategic communications campaigns that integrate both public relations (PR) and investor relations (IR) strategies and tactics. Because this role blends PR and IR responsibilities, strong writing skills, media relations experience, and a solid understanding of capital markets and the investment community are essential.
While prior experience in the CDAB space is a plus, it is not required. Strong interest in the space is critical. The successful candidate will be expected to quickly build expertise in this dynamic and evolving sector and contribute meaningfully to both existing and new CDAB accounts. Experience working at a corporate communications agency or advising CDAB companies is also highly valued. This is a rare opportunity to help define the communications strategy for some of the most innovative companies in the digital assets ecosystem and play a leadership role in one of ICR’s fastest-growing practices.
(remote or hybrid work location, adhering to East Coast work hours)
Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of cryptocurrencies, digital assets, and blockchain technology
- Collaborate with CDAB practice heads to drive new business initiatives, manage existing accounts, and build a client portfolio
- Create and execute PR strategies and messaging aligned with client goals
- Work with IR team to understand and incorporate IR strategies and objectives across communications activities
- Manage the production of financial communications materials, including press releases, earnings releases, shareholder letters, presentations, and factsheets
- Develop and implement media strategies and messaging to advance clients’ business objectives
- Advise clients on high-level business, industry, and financial topics, with the ability to engage with the C-suite, Board members, and other key stakeholders
- Maintain a strong understanding of client businesses, financial performance, industry trends, and strategic developments
- Cultivate and manage relationships with key journalists, analysts, and institutional investors
Qualifications
- 5-8+ years of corporate communications experience (Agency or in-house)
- Foundational knowledge of cryptocurrencies, digital assets, blockchain and financial technology
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
- Demonstrated success in building and maintaining relationships with media and professionals
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Communications, or a related field;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Bloomberg Terminal
Equal Opportunity Statement
ICR is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
Established in 1998, ICR partners with public and private companies to execute strategic communications and advisory programs, and manage complex transactions and corporate events to enhance long-term enterprise value and corporate reputation. The firm’s highly-differentiated service model, which pairs capital markets veterans with senior communications professionals, brings deep sector knowledge and relationships to hundreds of clients across more than 20 industry groups. With more than 400 team members, ICR is one of the largest and most experienced independent communications and advisory firms, maintaining offices in New York, Connecticut, Boston, Baltimore, San Jose, London, and Beijing. Learn more at https://icrinc.com/. Founded in 1998 by former sell side analysts Tom Ryan, Chad Jacobs, and attorney John Flanagan, ICR offers unrivaled experience, insight, and access into the investor and corporate stakeholder communities. The firm is staffed primarily with former senior-level Wall Street professionals and agency veterans who not only provide advice and counsel, but also execute the work. Each brings an extensive network of trusted relationships—connections of cascading influence that ensures our clients’ story is well-known and well understood.
