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Communications Manager

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Qualifications:

Minimum five years in corporate communications or PR agency, Specialism in the technology sector, Undergraduate degree in relevant field, Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Key responsabilities:

  • Support development of external communication strategy
  • Manage media relations and prepare written materials
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Cardano Foundation Information Technology & Services Scaleup https://cardanofoundation.org/
51 - 200 Employees
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Job description

Your opportunity:

Join us in creating impact in the blockchain industry! Build the change you want to see.

We are looking for a savvy Communications Manager to join our team. They will support the Global Communications Director to strengthen and protect the reputation of the Cardano Foundation. They will help spread a cohesive narrative to our target audiences by building productive relationships with the media, enterprises and other relevant stakeholders in collaboration with our PR agency.

Ideally, you are an organized and grounded communications professional who is able to handle the unanticipated. We expect you to have excellent communication skills and an eye for a story. If you are also confident in your critical thinking and problem solving skills, we’d like to meet you.

  • Support the development and execution of the  external communication strategy for the Cardano Foundation to align with the organization's overarching strategy.

  • Have a well developed ability to work closely with multiple internal and external partners.

  • Act as a key contact and advisor for external PR agencies and together manage an efficient press and media office.

  • Work closely with the Marketing and other teams to identify profile opportunities around marketing activity and ensure key messaging consistency and successful product launches.

  • Work closely with the Event team to make the most out of global events.

  • Prepare written materials as required, including copywriting for articles, internal communications, media statements, social content (blogs), and enterprise information.

  • Briefing spokespeople ahead of media and other speaking engagements.

  • Manage Executive communication strategy and social media profiles as well as content, such as supporting on editing and drafting material for use across X (formerly known as Twitter), Linkedin, and Reddit.

  • Ensure adherence to media and external communications policies including appropriate training for spokespeople.

  • Identify areas for process improvement and recommend ways to increase functional effectiveness and improve operational efficiencies.

Your story:
  • A minimum of  five years of experience in a corporate communications role or PR agency with a specialism in the technology sector, preferably in a growth and scale-up environment.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

  • Capable of understanding highly technical concepts with the ability to break these down into concise, easy to understand language.

  • Able to work within an ambiguous and fast paced environment, prioritize and reconcile competing demands and resolve complex issues.

  • Excellent time management and organization skills with an ability to juggle short term deadlines and deliverables without compromising on accuracy or quality.

  • Impressive work ethic and comfortable working remotely.

  • Incredible attention to detail.

  • An undergraduate degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Anthropology, Sociology or other related subjects.

Your impact:
  • Shape the Cardano Narrative: You will play a key role in crafting and amplifying the Cardano Foundation’s story, ensuring consistent and impactful communication that resonates with our global audience.

  • Build Trust and Credibility: Through strategic media relations and stakeholder engagement, you’ll strengthen the Foundation’s reputation and position it as a trusted leader in the blockchain space.

  • Drive Awareness & Adoption: Your efforts will increase visibility for Cardano's initiatives and projects, fostering understanding and encouraging broader adoption of the technology.

Nice to have:
  • Passion for tech and blockchain – welcome all enthusiasm on crypto, NFTs, and other deep tech concepts.

  • An appreciation of the Oxford comma.

  • A curiosity and interest in the world around you.

About us

The Cardano Foundation is an independent, Swiss-based not-for-profit organization. The Foundation is tasked with advancing the public digital infrastructure Cardano and works to anchor it as a utility for financial and social systems, thus empowering the digital architects of the future.

The Foundation facilitates the worldwide advancement of Cardano in enterprise applications. It develops infrastructure tooling—including where there may not be an immediate commercial use case—plus strengthens operational resilience, and drives diversity of on-infrastructure use cases as well as the development of sound and representative governance.

Another significant part of the Cardano Foundation’s mission is to engage with and support the Cardano community. The Foundation assists the development of tools the community can use to leverage Cardano to solve problems in new ways.

The Cardano Foundation has incredible employees from over 24 nationalities, across 3 continents, working together to grow the Foundation. 

Here at the Cardano Foundation we are transparent, inclusive, passionate and innovative. We aim to have a positive impact on global change and breed a harmonious working environment for our employees to flourish. 

Benefits:

  • Embrace Flexibility & Freedom: Enjoy the benefits of remote work with the flexibility to tailor your hours that best supports your productivity, while staying aligned with the team. 

  • Collaborative Culture: We foster a collaborative remote environment where ideas flow freely and everyone feels empowered to contribute.

  • Thrive in a Learning Culture: We believe in continuous growth and development. Every employee receives an annual learning budget to invest in their professional journey.

  • Shape Your Career: We provide opportunities for growth and encourage you to continuously evolve your skills and expertise within a supportive environment.

  • Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the development and adoption of Cardano, shaping the future of blockchain technology and its real-world applications.

  • Team Building & Fun: Connect with your colleagues and strengthen team bonds through a dedicated annual team building event, as well as a departmental team-building day. Enjoy an extra day off for your birthday and additional days off to celebrate milestone work anniversaries.

  • Work with Passionate People: Surround yourself with a team of dedicated individuals who are driven by a shared passion for blockchain technology and its potential to change the world.

Equal opportunities employer:

The Cardano Foundation strives to provide a diverse, inclusive and welcoming working environment. We are committed to being a discrimination free organization - including discrimination free space with regards to age, religion, race, nationality/ethnic origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Cardano Foundation does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees. Unsolicited applications will be treated as direct applications regardless of the channel through which we receive them.

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Experience

Industry :
Information Technology & Services
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • Teamwork

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