Communications Associate (remote)

About the Filecoin Foundation

The Filecoin Foundation (FF) is an independent organization that facilitates governance of the Filecoin network, funds critical development projects, supports the growth of the Filecoin ecosystem, and advocates for Filecoin and the decentralized web. In 2017, the creators of Filecoin envisioned that an independent Filecoin Foundation would serve as the long-term governance body for the Filecoin Ecosystem. They gave the Foundation the mandate to “grow an open ecosystem for decentralized storage” and to “give developers an open and sustainable platform to build, enhance and monetize those services.” They wanted the Foundation to be modeled on Foundations for other open source projects like the Apache Software Foundation, the Mozilla Foundation and the Linux Foundation. The Filecoin Foundation operates independently of Protocol Labs, the organization that designed and built the Filecoin network. As a member of our early-stage team, you will have the opportunity to help define our growth as the organization scales. This is a full-time, remote position.

Job Description

The Filecoin Foundation is hiring a communications associate to help with developing and executing the organization’s growth and outreach strategy. Working closely with the Head of Communications and Marketing, you will support all aspects of our communications program. With so much activity happening at the Foundation, your work will be varied and bring you to the forefront of the decentralized internet. Expect to write press releases about Filecoin hackathons, tweet about donations to organizations working on information access, and prepare speeches about how preserving humanity’s most important information. This role offers ample opportunity to grow and experience a wide variety of topics and channels.

Responsibilities

• Produce digital content related to the Filecoin Foundation, its core audiences (miners, developers, storage clients), and its community collaborators
• Prepare talking points, briefing docs, press releases, memos, and other written content
• Draft social media and blog posts that further establish FF as a committed participant in the Filecoin ecosystem
• Assist with live events by helping with promotion, production, live-tweeting, etc.
• Brainstorm and collaborate new marketing campaigns
• Research and monitor blogs and relevant industry publications

Your profile

• At least two years of experience in a communications role
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to juggle multiple projects
• Proficient with social media tools and platforms
• Familiarity with/interest in blockchain technology, open-source communities, and the Web3 ecosystem
• Bonus points for familiarity with GitHub and graphic design

Working hours for this position should overlap significantly with US West Coast business hours.