Base Social Lead

Coinbase

Olympia, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$170,765–$200,900 Per Year

SKILLS

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Campaigns, Conferences, Content Delivery/Distribution, Content Development, Copy Editing, Cross-Functional, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Data Management, Ecosystems, Embedded Systems, Federal Laws and Regulations, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Leadership, Legal, Marketing, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Open Source, Performance Analysis, Performance Testing, Podcasting, Power Amplifier, Process Improvement, Product/Service Launch, Quality Management, Regulations, Social Engineering, Social Media, State Laws and Regulations, Storytelling, Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Trend Analysis, Twitter

LOCATION

Olympia, WA

POSTED

3 days ago

https://base.org/ is planning to bring a million developers and a billion users onchain. We need your help to make that happen. We believe that the onchain platform is the most important builder platform since the internet ("online"). We believe that the onchain platform should be open source, free to use, and globally available. And we believe that in order to make it really work, we need all hands on deck, working together to scale in a secure, decentralized, easy-to-use way. At Base, we live by our https://x.com/jessepollak/status/1816997582532673997, where our team rises to the challenge, embraces hard weeks, and makes small to significant personal tradeoffs when necessary to drive impact and innovation. Base is incubated within Coinbase and plans to progressively decentralize in the years ahead. We believe that decentralization is critical to creating an open, global crypto economy that is accessible to everyone. We are looking for a strong *Social Lead* to own and evolve our social presence across platforms. This role will shape how Base shows up online, from daily conversation on crypto Twitter to large-scale ecosystem storytelling. * About the Role* You'll be responsible for developing social strategy, creating and distributing high-impact content, and engaging directly with builders, creators, and the broader crypto community. The ideal candidate understands internet culture, thrives in fast-moving environments, and knows how to translate complex ideas into posts that resonate with crypto-native audiences. This role sits at the intersection of marketing, ecosystem growth, and communications. You'll work closely with teams across Base and Coinbase to highlight builders, launch initiatives, and ensure Base's voice remains credible, relevant, and deeply embedded in the onchain conversation. *What you'll be doing:* * *Own social strategy: *Develop and execute Base's social strategy across platforms including X, TikTok, IG and emerging crypto-native networks. Shape how Base shows up in daily discourse and key industry moments. * *Leadership and operations:* oversee the Base social team, support their work and development, and set them up for success. * *Content creation & distribution: *Create and publish social-first content that communicates Base's mission, ecosystem activity, and cultural moments. Translate product launches, builder stories, and ecosystem updates into engaging social formats. * *Ecosystem amplification: *Partner with builders, creators, and ecosystem teams to spotlight projects launching on Base and amplify their stories through social channels. * *Community engagement: *Actively participate in crypto-native conversations, responding to trends, engaging with builders and creators, and maintaining Base's presence in real-time discussions. * *Campaigns & launch moments: *Lead social planning for major announcements, campaigns, and events such as ecosystem launches, global activations, and industry conferences. * *Cross-functional collaboration: *Work closely with product, developer relations, communications, and marketing teams to align messaging and ensure coordinated launches. * *Analytics & optimization: *Track social performance, analyze trends and sentiment, and continuously refine content strategies to improve reach, engagement, and impact. *What we look for in you:* * *Experience: *6+ years managing social media or digital content for high-growth technology, crypto, or internet-native brands. *Leadership: Experience running teams, building and executing content strategy, and developing talent.* * *Crypto native: *Deep familiarity with crypto culture, communities, and platforms. Comfortable navigating conversations across crypto Twitter and emerging social ecosystems. * *Strong content instincts: *Ability to craft clear, concise, and culturally relevant posts that resonate with technical and non-technical audiences. * *Creative & experimental: *Comfortable testing new formats, memes, and content strategies to reach new audiences and keep the brand culturally relevant. * *Data driven: *Experience using analytics to evaluate performance, test hypotheses, and inform content strategy. * *Operational excellence: *Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining high-quality output. * *Voice & brand sensibility: *Strong sense of tone and audience, with the ability to maintain a credible and engaging brand voice. * *AI Fluency: *Demonstrates the ability to responsibly use generative AI tools and copilots (e.g., LibreChat, Gemini, Glean) in daily workflows, continuously learn as tools evolve, and apply human-in-the-loop practices to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality. *Nice to haves:* * Experience working with developer ecosystems or crypto communities. * Experience managing social for a crypto protocol, exchange, or company. * Background in content production such as short-form video, podcasts, or livestreams. * Existing relationships with builders, creators, and crypto-native influencers. *Pay Transparency Notice:** *Depending on your work location, the target annual *base *salary for this position can range as detailed below. Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)). Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $170,765-$200,900 USD Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying. Commitment to Equal Opportunity Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the https://static-assets.coinbase.com/e-verify.pdf in certain locations, as required by law. Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodationshttp://www.chromevox.com/tutorial/. Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available https://www.coinbase.com/legal/application-arbitration-agreement AI Disclosure For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description. For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate. *The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment*. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com.

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