Communications Lead

Tempo is a layer-1 blockchain purpose-built for stable coins and real-world payments, born from Stripe’s experience in global payments and Paradigm’s expertise in crypto tech.

Tempo’s payment-first design provides a scalable, low-cost predictable backbone that meets the needs of high-volume payment use cases. Our goal is to move money reliably, cheaply, and  north star is simplicity for users: fintechs, traditional banks, merchants, platforms, and anyone else looking to move their payments into the 21st century.

We’re building Tempo with design partners who are global leaders in AI, e-commerce, and financial services:
Anthropic, Coupang, Deutsche Bank, Door Dash, Mercury, Nubank, OpenAI, Revolut, Shopify, Standard Chartered, Visa, and more.

We’re building the infrastructure needed to bring real, substantial economic flows onchain. Our team primarily works in-person out of our San Francisco and NYC offices. We like to move fast and swing for the fences — join us!

We're seeking a Communications lead to shape Tempo's narrative as we build the rails for real-world payments. You'll work closely with leadership to shape positioning, collaborate closely across product marketing and go-to-market, and navigate opportunities across crypto, traditional finance, and regulatory landscapes.

• Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategy across earned media, social, and owned channels
• Position Tempo's technical innovations across audiences: developers, enterprises, financial institutions, and crypto community
• Manage executive communications and thought leadership for Tempo leadership
• Build relationships with tier-1 business, financial, and crypto media, as well as podcasts and newsletter authors
• Manage reactive communications and crisis response
• Coordinate announcements for partnerships, product launches, and technical milestones
• Craft messaging for multiple constituencies: validators, developers, enterprise partners, investors, policymakers
• Partner with BD and product teams on partner communications
• Develop technical content that balances accuracy with accessibility
• Hire and manage external agencies and vendors as needed

• 8+ years communications experience with 4+ years in senior roles
• Deep experience in crypto/blockchain, fintech, or payments industries
• Track record of managing communications for technical products
• History of building and contributing to communications functions at high-growth companies

• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for mainstream audiences
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic thinker who can also execute tactically
• Comfortable with ambiguity in fast-moving environments
• Strong crisis management experience
• Network of relationships across financial and crypto media, as well as new media
• Scrappiness; willingness to roll up sleeves and pitch in wherever needed
• Passion for crypto and/or fintech

• Experience with developer-focused communications
• Background working with both startups and enterprises
• Understanding of blockchain infrastructure
• International communications experience
• Experience navigating communications in financial services