Communications Lead

Tempo is a layer-1 blockchain purpose-built for stablecoins 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 at scale. Our 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, DoorDash, Mercury, Nubank, OpenAI, Revolut, Shopify, Standard Chartered, Visa, and more. We’re a team of crypto-optimists, building the infrastructure needed to bring real, substantial economic flows onchain. We like to move fast and swing for the fences — join us! The Role 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. RESPONSIBILITIES - 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 Qualifications - 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 Skills & Attributes - 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 Nice to Have - 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