Executive Communications Lead

Location

San Francisco

Full time

Hybrid

Marketing
• Communications

Interested in working on cutting-edge blockchain technology and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network, an open-source platform that operates at high-scale today. Developers and companies around the world build on it, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem.

The Stellar Development Foundation is seeking an exceptional Senior Manager of Executive Communications to support our CEO, who serves as a key spokesperson for the Stellar layer 1 network, the Foundation, and the broader blockchain industry.

Our CEO maintains an intensive communication portfolio that includes speaking at high-profile external events, authoring thought leadership content, managing a demanding schedule of bilateral meetings, and ensuring seamless internal communications across the Stellar team. As our organization continues to grow and evolve, we need a strategic communications professional who can match the volume and velocity of these critical communications needs.

This role represents a unique career-defining opportunity for an ambitious communications professional looking to make a transformative move into the Web3 and blockchain space. The successful candidate will gain comprehensive exposure to the blockchain industry while mastering executive communications at the highest level, working directly with leadership to organize, strategize, and execute communications initiatives that shape the future of decentralized finance.

We re looking for someone ready to drive strategy and execution with precision and excellence, someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to learn the intricacies of blockchain technology while advancing their executive communications expertise.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and Execute Comprehensive Communications Strategy - Lead end-to-end executive communications including strategic planning, content creation, speech writing, and creative development to ensure consistent, impactful messaging across all channels
• Drive Media Relations, Social Media, and Owned Media - Lead pitching to media, posting to social media, and maintaining a regular cadence of podcasts, blogs, and appearances
• Create High-Impact Content and Materials - Produce speeches, presentations, talking points, executive briefs, and strategic decks for events, meetings, and engagements, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Support Optimization of CEO Time and Strategic Engagement - Support internal teams to maximize the strategic value of CEO activities, ensuring trips and engagements are optimized with the right mix of bilateral meetings, speaking opportunities, and media interactions
• Manage Strategic Relationship Opportunities - Serve as primary point of contact for high-value engagement opportunities including executive dinners, partner meetings and industry events
• Coordinate Complex Travel and Event Portfolio - Coordinate with Executive Assistants and other leaders to deliver logistics for internal visits, conferences, policy trips, partner meetings, and board engagements
• Balance High-Level Strategy with Detailed Execution - Navigate between strategic planning and hands-on execution to ensure both visionary thinking and flawless delivery

You have:

• 7+ years of executive or corporate communications experience with a track record in agency and/or in-house environments, driving strategy and measurable outcomes in fast-paced, high-growth organizations
• Demonstrated expertise in executive communications including speech writing, thought leadership, media relations, and managing complex stakeholder communications for C-suite executives
• Exceptional project management and organizational capabilities with the ability to balance strategic thinking and tactical execution across multiple initiatives
• Strong leadership presence and cross-functional collaboration including ability to influence internal teams, external partners, and senior stakeholders
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with experience crafting narratives, briefing materials, and presentations for diverse audiences
• Adaptability and hands-on mentality with willingness to travel extensively with executive leadership and manage complex logistics
• Blockchain, fintech, or Web3 industry experience preferred but not required

We offer competitive pay with a base salary range of $125,000 - $215,000 depending on knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits:

USA Benefits/Perks:

• Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee and dependents
• Flexible time off plus 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break
• Up to 12…