VP of Communications, Crypto + Advanced Tech Practice

Who we are

Tusk Strategies is a 35-person team of some of the most talented and tenacious communications, political, and policy strategists in the country. For over a decade, we have worked with leading startups, established companies, and organizations willing to think creatively and challenge the status quo. Our teams take on and win complex multi-jurisdictional regulatory campaigns, pass groundbreaking laws, direct communications efforts in intense environments, and grow client businesses through unique partnerships.

Our Crypto + Advanced Tech Practice has quickly become a nationally recognized leader in public affairs strategy and advocacy for some of the most respected names in tech.

Tusk fosters a collegial and collaborative environment where the best ideas for our clients win, no matter your title. To that end, we aim to consistently create opportunities for professional growth at the company.

The Role

As a Vice President of Communications reporting directly to the Head of the Crypto + Advanced Tech, you will focus on earned, social, and paid media strategies that supercharge client policy and business aims. Other responsibilities will include:

• Devising innovative ways for our clients and their executive to build their reputation in the tech media and policy ecosystem through media appearances, conferences, podcasts, newsletters, and TV opportunities.
• Creating and executing communications strategies around major market expansions, fundraising announcements, policy announcements, product launches, and other milestones.
• Pitching reporters in tech, blockchain, AI and other related areas.
• Proactively identifying storylines to create ad hoc media opportunities.
• Drafting and editing content including op-eds, testimony, speeches, and press releases.
• Assisting with new business proposals by putting together creative ideas and tactics.

What we look for from you.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience at a public affairs agency, in-house, in government, and/or on political or issue advocacy campaigns.
• Experience pitching blockchain technology, AI, fintech, and other emerging technologies. Experience working in crypto is required.
• Experience crafting media opportunities for brands, technologies or clients in Web3. The ideal candidate hangs out on tech and crypto twitter, and understands builders’ perspective and goals for the industry at large.
• Ability to provide examples of campaigns or projects that show how your creative communications efforts drove a successful media, regulatory, legislative, or political outcome.
• Reporter contacts at relevant beats. Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once and under tight deadlines.

What you’ll get from us.

Tusk leadership believes that treating employees well helps the whole company prosper. Benefits include:

• Highly competitive base salary.
• Opportunity to earn new business commission.
• Eligible to earn an EOY bonus as a new employee.
• 401(k) with employer contribution of 3% of compensation.
• 100% covered premiums for medical, dental, vision; with dependents and spouses 50% covered.
• Unlimited vacation.
• Paid parental leave.
• Covered cell phone service.
• Hybrid work environment

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $120,000 and $150,000/year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market factors, and business need.

If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process, please direct your inquiries to Evanie Peters, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Please include the job title you are applying to in the subject line. Only requests related to accommodations will be responded to.