Public Relations & Communications Manager
Manage communications strategies for Kraken, focusing on professional trading and derivatives markets.
Posted by employer 1 day ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 2 hours ago
What you'll build
- Develop and execute external communications strategy
- Expand Kraken's thought leadership positioning
- Prepare communications materials
- Build connectivity with stakeholders
- Bring social media thinking to media relations
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 7+ years of proven experience leading communications programs
- Outstanding writing and editing skills
- Experience working with executives
- Knowledgeable about the crypto industry
Requirements
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Public Relations & Communications Manager at Kraken is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy that enhances the company's brand among professional traders and institutional clients. This role requires expertise in communications, particularly within the crypto sector, and involves creating tailored messaging and materials for various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have over seven years of experience in communications, with a strong ability to engage with executives and manage complex messaging challenges. Kraken's established presence in the crypto market adds a layer of significance to this role, as it aims to strengthen the company's thoug
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Kraken's careers page October 3, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Kraken: United Kingdom.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Public Relations & Communications Manager role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Kraken targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Public Relations & Communications Manager role at Kraken.
From the original posting
The PR and Communications team manages Payward & Kraken’s reputation and oversees all aspects of the external communications strategy and execution globally.
The opportunity
Manager, Pro Trading & Derivatives Communications
The Manager of Pro Trading, Institutional & Derivatives Communications will inspire and support the team responsible for building and executing communications programs in support of Payward’s product strategy and Kraken's products and services targeted at professional traders, derivatives users and institutions globally.
Develop and execute an integrated external communications strategy aligned to Kraken's key business goals aimed at advancing the company's brand with key stakeholders across the pro trading, derivatives and institutional segments.
Develop strategies that expand Kraken's thought leadership positioning across professional and institutional client segments and work with the team in executing and expanding reach to new audiences through unique approaches to storytelling around trading products, risk management, and market infrastructure.
Develop and expand Kraken's bench of spokespeople in pro trading and derivatives, including building out key strategic messaging at the executive, product and segment level that resonates with traders, fund managers and institutional decision-makers.
Prepare communications materials including company announcements, talking points, media statements, speaker submissions, pitches and briefing materials tailored to professional and institutional audiences.
Build connectivity with multiple stakeholders including institutional partners, trading desks, market data providers, the communications team and key external agencies serving the pro/institutional space.
Bring social media first thinking to media relations and content, with particular attention to platforms and channels where professional traders and institutions gather.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree required along with 7+ years of proven experience leading and executing communications programs and initiatives, crypto experience preferred.
Highly proactive, determined and results driven.
Outstanding writing, editing and communications strategy skills. A hands on contributor with an ability to translate complex topics and capture the views and voices of senior leaders.
Experience working with a geographically dispersed workforce and managing complex communications challenges.
Experience working directly with executives to enhance executive presence, deliver strong messaging and improve presentation/interview skills.
A team player with a track record of success delivering high quality work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Experience leading, mentoring and scaling communications teams
Knowledgeable and passionate about the crypto industry
Stay connected
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