Institutional Communications

Responsibilities

• Own Kalshi’s institutional communications strategy, identifying the audiences, outlets, and stories that matter most
• Build relationships with reporters covering institutional markets, derivatives, exchanges, clearing, and trading
• Proactively pitch stories that build Kalshi’s visibility and credibility with institutional audiences
• Write press releases, media pitches, executive talking points, bylines, and other communications materials
• Work closely with our institutional team to turn business developments and complex market topics into compelling stories
• Partner with our agency to develop campaigns, coordinate outreach, and secure meaningful coverage
• Use feedback from reporters and institutional audiences to sharpen our messaging and approach

Requirements

• Based in New York City
• Mid-level communications or public relations experience in exchanges, clearing, trading, or financial market infrastructure, either in-house or at an agency
• Strong understanding of financial markets and derivatives trading
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to make complex financial topics clear and compelling
• Strong financial media relationships and a track record of securing coverage
• Creative instincts, thoughtful judgment, and the confidence to challenge conventional approaches to financial communications
• The ability to build trust with executives, colleagues, reporters, and agency teams
• A willingness to take responsibility and independently own work from strategy through execution

Preferred

• Experience building a communications program for a new business or audience
• Experience developing executive thought leadership and securing coverage in both institutional trade publications and broader financial media
• Familiarity with prediction markets and their applications for institutional participants