Communications Manager

About the Company

CertiK is the largest blockchain security auditor and provides a comprehensive suite of tools to secure the industry at scale. To date, CertiK has worked with over 5,000 Enterprise clients, secured over $557 billion worth of digital assets, and has detected over 18,000 vulnerabilities in blockchain code. Our clients include leading projects such as OKX, Tether, Ripple, and Pancakeswap. Our investors include top VCs like Tiger Global, Coatue Management, Shunwei Capital and Hillhouse Capital as well as industry leaders like Coinbase Ventures and Binance.

Investors = Insight Partners, Sequoia, Tiger Global, Coatue Management, Lightspeed, Advent International, SoftBank, Hillhouse Capital, Goldman Sachs, Shunwei Capital, IDG Capital, Wing, Legend Star, Danhua Capital and other investors.

About the Role

CertiK is seeking a US-based Communications Manager to lead media relations and narrative development in the United States.This role will focus on strengthening our presence across mainstream tech, business, cybersecurity, and Web3 media — particularly around security incidents, emerging risks, and data-driven industry insights.The ideal candidate understands how to navigate fast-moving news cycles and position technical security expertise within high-impact media conversations.

Location: United States (Remote, with travel as needed)

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with US-based tech, business, cybersecurity, and Web3 journalists
• Lead proactive pitching of company news, research reports, and data insights
• Support rapid-response communications during major hack incidents or market events
• Develop timely commentary and expert positioning opportunities in breaking news cycles
• Coordinate media briefings, interviews, and follow-ups
• Track coverage performance and gather qualitative journalist feedback
• Support on-site media engagement during major industry conferences (e.g., ETH Denver, Consensus)
• Partner with global teams to ensure consistent messaging across markets

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in tech PR, communications, or media relations
• Strong relationships with US-based tech, cybersecurity, business, or Web3 media
• Experience managing crisis communications or fast-moving news cycles
• Ability to translate complex technical security topics into clear and compelling narratives
• Experience working with cybersecurity, fintech, blockchain, or other emerging technology companies preferred
• Familiarity with data-driven storytelling and research-based pitching

$90,000 - $120,000 a year

Compensation: If the role is performed in the US, the target annual compensation is $90,000 - $120,000. The exact compensation at which this job is filled will be determined by the skills and experience of qualified candidates.

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CertiK accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

CertiK is proud to offer medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with company matching, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, HSA (with high deductible plan), FSA, and other benefits to all full-time employees, along with flexible paid time off and holidays. CertiK also offers a variable commission program for business development sales roles.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

CertiK is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status or civil partnership/union status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.

CertiK will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements.

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All CertiK employees are expected to actively support diversity on their teams, and in the Company.