About the job

The most exciting part about working with our Communications team is that no two days are the same. Our job is to help Chainalysis proactively ensure external and internal audiences are continually informed about the exciting changes our company is undergoing and to help maintain a positive image.

We expect interns to participate in as many real-life Communications responsibilities as possible and absorb the information and context around you, volunteer to try new tasks, and receive feedback humbly and eagerly.

At the end of your internship, you’ll know you were successful if you achieved the following…

Internal Communications

  • Worked between departments to vet and edit internal communications requests
  • Provided recommendations on how to execute communications to be impactful and comprehensive
  • Helped to draft meeting decks and briefing materials for executives for internal all-hands meetings
  • Assisted in drafting and editing internal newsletters

External Communications and Social Media

  • Assisted in drafting, editing and recommending changes to internal newsletters
  • Built out, tweak and execute social media strategy
  • Assisted in editing, scheduling and developing social media copy and creative assets
  • Helped gather commentary and data from key spokespeople within the company for media outreach
  • Learned how to interact with/pitch journalists, staff interviews, and monitor for coverage
  • Assisted with monitoring the media cycle for relevant news and actions happening in the crypto world
  • Assisted in drafting press releases and briefing sheets for interviews
  • Assisted in drafting/completing award submissions

DEI

  • Helped to plan and execute internal events as a means to foster collaboration and increase awareness of issues facing marginalized communities
  • Assisted in developing presentations and drafting communications
  • Helped to ideate collateral materials to disseminate messages in a more digestible manner
  • Kept a pulse on digital news regarding DEI developments and strategies

A Background Like This Helps

  • Outstanding communication (both verbal and written) and organizational skills
  • Coursework in marketing, public relations, advertising or related field
  • Solid writing skills with an eye for detail
  • Working well under pressure and tight deadlines
  • Comfortable sharing creative ideas though

At Chainalysis, we help government agencies, cryptocurrency businesses, and financial institutions track and investigate illicit activity on the blockchain, allowing them to engage confidently with cryptocurrency. We take care of our people with great benefits, professional development opportunities, and fun.

You belong here.

At Chainalysis, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. Some of the ways we’re ensuring we keep learning are an internal Diversity Committee, Days of Reflection throughout the year including International Women’s Day, Juneteenth, Harvey Milk Day, and International Migrant’s Day, and a commitment to continue revisiting and reevaluating our diversity culture.

We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, religion, ability, experience and more. Additionally, if you need any accommodations to make our interview process more accessible to you due to a disability, don’t hesitate to let us know. You can learn more here. We can’t wait to meet you.

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By submitting this application, I consent to and authorize Chainalysis to contact my former employers, and any and all other persons and organizations for information bearing upon my qualifications for employment. I further authorize the listed employers, schools and personal references to give Chainalysis (without further notice to me) any and all information about my previous employment and education, along with other pertinent information they may have, and hereby waive any actions which I may have against either party(ies) for providing a reference. I understand any future employment will be contingent on the Company receiving satisfactory employment references.