Director of Communications, Ava Labs

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. 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. We are looking for an exceptional Director of Communications to own and drive the communications function at Ava Labs, shaping how the world understands and talks about Avalanche. This is a senior individual contributor and people management role sitting within the marketing organization, reporting to the SVP of Growth. The ideal candidate brings something rare: the ability to operate credibly across both crypto-native media and tier 1 business and financial press, while building and protecting the narrative of one of the most important infrastructure platforms in blockchain. You understand the difference between a headline and a story, between a spokesperson and a voice, and between activity and impact. This role requires someone who can work closely with executive leadership, build institutional-quality communications programs, and execute with the speed and decisiveness that a high-growth company demands. You write well, think strategically, and know how to make complex ideas land with force and clarity. WHAT YOU WILL DO EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS - Develop and execute proactive media and positioning strategies for Ava Labs' key executives, including the CEO, President, and other senior leaders - Build and maintain spokesperson messaging, briefing materials, talking points, and media prep - Ensure leadership shows up with consistency, conviction, and credibility across media, panels, and public platforms - Identify and shape executive thought leadership opportunities across earned media and speaking MEDIA RELATIONS - Own the relationships with journalists and editors across tier 1 business press (Bloomberg, WSJ, FT, Fortune, Forbes), financial media, and crypto-native publications - Drive proactive story development — not just reactive pitching - Manage embargoes, exclusives, and launch communications with precision - Build and maintain a forward-looking media calendar tied to company priorities BRAND & NARRATIVE - Serve as the communications owner of Avalanche's core narrative: "Technology Built for Business" - Develop and maintain messaging frameworks, press materials, FAQs, and positioning documents - Ensure narrative consistency across all earned media touchpoints - Partner closely with marketing and growth on brand launches, campaigns, and major announcements SPEAKING & CONFERENCE STRATEGY - Own the global speaking pipeline from sourcing to execution - Evaluate and prioritize conference opportunities based on audience quality, narrative fit, and strategic value - Ensure all confirmed speakers are properly prepared with current messaging and context AGENCY & TEAM MANAGEMENT - Manage the external PR agency relationship, setting strategy and holding the agency accountable to outcomes — not activity - Build and develop a lean internal communications team over time RAPID RESPONSE & ISSUES MANAGEMENT - Serve as the com