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

Communications Lead