Qualifications
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement a comprehensive communications strategy across various channels including earned media, social media, and owned platforms. Articulate Tempo's technological advancements to diverse audiences including developers, enterprises, financial institutions, and the crypto community. Oversee executive communications and establish thought leadership for Tempo's leadership team. Foster relationships with premier business, financial, and crypto media outlets, as well as podcast and newsletter creators. Manage reactive communications and develop crisis response strategies. Coordinate announcements for partnerships, product launches, and technical achievements. Craft tailored messaging for various stakeholders: validators, developers, enterprise partners, investors, and policymakers. Collaborate with Business Development and product teams on partner communications. Create technical content that maintains accuracy while being accessible to a wider audience. Recruit and manage external agencies and vendors as required.
About the job
Tempo develops a layer-1 blockchain built specifically for stablecoins and real-world payments. The team brings experience from Stripe and Paradigm to deliver payment infrastructure that handles high transaction volumes and aims to keep costs low. Tempo's platform serves fintechs, banks, merchants, and other organizations looking to modernize money movement.
Tempo collaborates with leaders in AI, e-commerce, and financial services, including Anthropic, Coupang, Deutsche Bank, DoorDash, Mercury, Nubank, OpenAI, Revolut, Shopify, Standard Chartered, and Visa. The San Francisco office values rapid iteration and encourages bold ideas.
Role overview
The Communications Lead shapes and shares Tempo’s story as the company expands its real-world payment solutions. This role works closely with leadership to refine messaging, partners with product marketing and go-to-market teams, and identifies communications opportunities across crypto, finance, and regulatory sectors.
What you will do
- Develop and articulate Tempo’s narrative for external audiences
- Collaborate with leadership and product teams on messaging
- Identify and pursue communications opportunities in crypto, finance, and regulatory spaces
Location
This position is based in Tempo’s San Francisco office.
About Tempo
Tempo is at the forefront of blockchain innovation, specializing in stablecoins and real-world payments. We leverage the combined expertise of Stripe and Paradigm to create a reliable, scalable payment infrastructure that meets the demands of the modern financial ecosystem. Our partnerships with leading companies across AI, e-commerce, and finance illustrate our commitment to building a robust economic framework on-chain.