Global Head of PR & Communications - Ava Labs

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Looking to join a world-class blockchain development team? Ava Labs makes it simple to deploy high-performance solutions for Web3, led by innovations on Avalanche. The company was founded by Cornell computer scientists, who partnered with Wall Street veterans and early Web3 leaders to execute a promising vision for redefining the way people build permissionless networks. Ava Labs is redefining the way people create value with Web3. Join us as we empower people to easily and freely digitize all the world's assets on one open, programmable blockchain platform.

The Global Head of PR and Communications will be responsible for leading the strategic approach and execution of external media and public relations activities, including raising visibility around our technology, ecosystem projects and identifying opportunities to position Avalanche and our thought leaders for commentary on industry developments. You will advise leadership on key media issues, opportunities, considerations, reputation management, and more. You will oversee a team of direct and indirect reports, as well as external agency resources, and work to increase awareness and positively elevate our standing in the blockchain technology and crypto space.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Oversee key strategic media relations and opportunities, focusing on communications
• Serve as PR leader, driving the development of the wider PR and Communications Strategy including regional PR
• Build and maintain positive relationships with key media outlets and reporters to increase awareness and engagement
• Create press opportunities for company spokespeople that elevate the brand and executive thought leadership
• Serve as a trusted adviser and support in advance of media engagements
• Write and edit press releases, pitches, bylines, blog posts, abstracts, award nominations, and contributed content
• Leverage company intel reporting to understand company/industry positioning/PR strategy
• Support the news cycle and trends to facilitate more proactive pitching
• Respond to media inquiries, coordinate interviews, and provide accurate information

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in communications or marketing
• 10+ years of experience in public relations and communications
• Experience managing external vendors and agency partners
• Experience in technology/ web3, blockchain/ crypto highly desired
• Proactive, creative thinker who is results-driven
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to prioritize multiple demands and meet deadlines
• Technology-savvy and have superior editing and relationship management skills

Salary Range: $217,800 to $272,200

(**This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.)

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WHY AVA LABS?

If you've ever thought about joining an early stage Web3 company - this is it! We're a global, world-class team of experts in computer science, economics, finance, marketing, and law with offices in New York City and Miami. We're highly passionate about Web3 and redefining the way people build and use finance and decentralized applications of all kinds. The company received early-stage funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Initialized Capital, and Polychain Capital, with angel investments from Balaji Srinivasan and Naval Ravikant. Join us and be a pioneer in a new technology that will have implications across a range of verticals such as finance, gaming, investing, collectibles, among many others.

Ava Labs is committed to diversity in the workplace and we're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not hire on basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.