Vice President, Communications, Crypto and Advanced Tech

Location: Los Angeles

Who We Are

Tusk Strategies is a team of some of the most talented and tenacious political, communications, and policy strategists in the country. For over a decade, we have worked with leading startups, established companies, and organizations willing to think creatively and challenge the status quo. Our teams take on and wins complex multi-jurisdictional regulatory campaigns, pass groundbreaking laws, direct communications efforts in intense environments, and grow client businesses through unique partnerships. We pride ourselves on moving quickly and are expanding rapidly. 

Position Overview

Tusk Strategies is seeking a Vice President to lead high-impact communications and public affairs campaigns for companies shaping the future of technology, AI, and innovation. This role sits at the intersection of advanced tech, policy, and storytelling – helping clients navigate complex regulatory environments, build compelling narratives, and execute campaigns that influence public perception and policy outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned communications strategist with deep experience supporting fast-growing or highly regulated industries, and who thrives in fast-moving, high-stakes environments. This role requires someone who can translate sophisticated technologies into accessible narratives, build integrated campaign strategies, and manage complex client needs with precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as day-to-day lead for client accounts, acting as the primary liaison and coordinating across internal teams to ensure flawless execution.
• Develop big-picture strategic plans, narratives, and campaign frameworks tailored to companies operating in AI, emerging tech, and innovation-heavy sectors.
• Guide clients through complex challenges involving policy, regulatory scrutiny, market shifts, and public perception.
• Design and execute integrated communications campaigns, including media strategy, stakeholder mapping, narrative architecture, and coalition engagement.
• Lead drafting of messaging, talking points, statements, speeches, op-eds, briefing materials, and other content that translates technical subject matter into clear, compelling storytelling.
• Pitch media, identify key targets, and cultivate relationships across tech, policy, and business press.
• Build and manage stakeholder outreach strategies, including government, industry, advocacy, academic, and community partners
• Apply a sophisticated understanding of AI, data governance, emerging technology trends, and regulatory issues to client strategies.
• Translate complex or technical topics into communications frameworks that resonate with policymakers, press, and public audiences.
• Anticipate risks and opportunities for clients navigating rapidly changing technological and political landscapes.
• Work closely with senior leadership, SVPs, and junior associates to develop high-quality communications materials, campaign plans, and strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with policy teams, research teams, and creative partners to ensure integrated, high-impact deliverables.
• Travel as needed to support client meetings, campaign activations, stakeholder convenings, or field operations.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, technology policy, or campaigns — ideally supporting companies in AI, frontier tech, or other innovation-driven sectors.
• Proven success leading complex, multi-stakeholder campaigns in fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional writing, messaging, and narrative development skills — able to communicate technical concepts with clarity and impact.
• Strong understanding of the policy and regulatory dynamics shaping AI, data privacy, tech governance, platform regulation, or emerging industries.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships, provide senior-level counsel, and oversee cross-functional teams.
• Experience engaging with reporters, policymakers, community leaders, and industry stakeholders.
• Highly resourceful, proactive, and comfortable navigating ambiguous or rapidly shifting priorities

What you’ll get from us

Tusk leadership believes that treating employees well helps the whole company prosper. Benefits include:

• Highly competitive base salary.
• Opportunity to earn new business commission.
• Eligible to earn an EOY bonus as a new employee.
• 401(k) with employer contribution of 3% of compensation.
• 100% covered premiums for medical, dental, vision;  with dependents and spouses 50% covered.
• Unlimited vacation.
• Fully paid four month parental leave.
• Covered cell phone service.
• Hybrid work environment (in office Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays)

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $110,000 and $140,000/year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market factors, and business need. 

If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process, please direct your inquiries to Evanie Peters, HR Generalist at evanie@tuskholdings.com. Please include the job title you are applying to in the subject line. Only requests related to accommodations will be responded to. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.