• Generate creative ideas to develop as content and pitch to journalists/bloggers • Build media lists for a variety of B2B and B2C clients across a wide range of industry groups • Work with our content marketing team to create unique, proprietary data to establish our clients as industry experts in their field • Pitch content generated by our team to news media for the primary purpose of generating coverage and visibility for our organic growth clients • Monitor news and proactively pitch new stories • Have a firm grasp on writing effective leads • Nurture and develop relationships with writers, reporters and bloggers • Conduct comprehensive research including validating sources and finding the most recent and relevant data available

Role Description Block is seeking a seasoned, strategic, and mission-driven leader to serve as Head of US Public Policy and Government Relations. This senior leadership role sits at the intersection of technology, financial services, and public advocacy, requiring deep policy expertise and the ability to articulate Block’s mission of economic empowerment. In this role, you will lead Block’s engagement strategy with policymakers, regulators, trade associations, and other stakeholders across federal and state lobbying, regulatory affairs, policy development, partnerships, and data-driven storytelling. You will oversee a team and drive cross-functional efforts supporting Block’s portfolio of brands — including Square, Cash App, Afterpay, Tidal, Bitkey, Proto, and AI initiatives — while helping shape regulatory frameworks and innovative uses of AI to advance the company’s impact. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will serve on the Counsel leadership team and play a key role in ensuring Block’s purpose and expanding product ecosystem are effectively represented. You Will: - Cultivate and guide Block’s public policy and government relations strategy across the US, advancing priorities that support our purpose of economic empowerment and the growth of our products. - Identify and prioritize legislative and regulatory developments that affect Block's ecosystem — spanning payments, banking, digital assets, consumer protection, and financial inclusion — and position Block to influence them early. - Translate Block's purpose into narratives that resonate with legislators, regulators, and the public: stories about sellers growing their businesses, unbanked consumers gaining financial agency, and the communities that benefit when innovation and access go hand in hand. - Develop thought leadership content, policy papers, and advocacy materials that articulate Block's distinctive perspective on financial inclusion, the future of digital finance, and the role of responsible innovation. - Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior policymakers, government officials, congressional offices, key regulatory agencies (including FDIC, CFPB, OCC, FinCEN, SEC, NYDFS and other state equivalents), and relevant stakeholders. - Partner closely with legal, compliance, product, and communications teams to align policy strategy with business objectives, manage regulatory risk, and promote Block’s public mission narrative. - Design and execute advocacy strategies, including direct engagement, coalition building, and participation in legislative and regulatory processes. - Oversee the development of policy materials and executive briefings, and support leadership engagement with external stakeholders. - Manage a high-performing regional policy team, including external advisors, lobbyists, trade associations, and other partnerships. - Be a thought leader for the Counsel leadership team, contributing to counsel strategy, company priorities, and team development. Qualifications - 15+ years public policy experience, with preference for experience in the US government and within the financial services and technology sectors. - 10+ years of experience managing teams of policy professionals, including team budgeting, strategic planning, and career development. - A strong background in advocacy and public policy development pertaining to global financial services issues and policies. - Strategic thinker with sound political instincts and the ability to identify where Block can have the most meaningful impact. - Strong coalition-builder who can engage credibly across ideological and institutional lines. - Comfortable operating in ambiguity and making judgment calls in fast-moving, high-stakes situations. - Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing policy teams and managing complex, multi-stakeholder advocacy campaigns. - Exceptional communicator — able to translate complex regulatory and technical concepts for a range of audiences, from legislators to journalists to product teams. Benefits - Remote work - Medical insurance - Flexible time off - Retirement savings plans - Modern family planning Company Description Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. - Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. - Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. - Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. - TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. - Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. - Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we’re helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.

• Betreuung von Kund*innen aus verschiedenen Branchen strategisch und operativ • Entwicklung kreativer, redaktionell durchdachter PR-Geschichten • Aktives Arbeiten mit internem AI-Stack • Klar definierte KPIs und täglicher Medienkontakt

Role Description Community Catalyst is seeking a Marketing and Public Relations Manager to help shape the national conversation on health justice and elevate the organization’s role as a leading authority on equitable health systems in the United States. This new position will work within the enterprise communications team to generate a wide range of content telling the story of the organization’s impact and role within the broader movement for health justice. This role will work closely with the Deputy Director of Communications and the Digital Director to: - Create a steady stream of communications materials advancing the organization’s vision and image. - Steward the organization’s image and voice. - Review outcomes/analytics to seek areas for improvement in communications campaigns. Qualifications - 5-7 years of professional experience in Marketing and/or Public Relations. - Executive messaging strategy and brand voice management. - Strong writing skills across channels including press releases, marketing materials, social, email, blog, and website content creation for both funder and media audiences. - Demonstrated proficiency working with reporters and organizational spokespeople. - Platform-native strategy for LinkedIn, Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook. - Strong eye for digital design and experience developing visual assets for social media platforms. - Editorial calendar management. - Social media platform analytics interpretation. Requirements - Experience with digital ad campaign set up, execution, and evaluation. - AI-driven content optimization tools. - Accessibility & inclusive content standards. - Social listening & sentiment analysis. - Familiarity with enterprise tools (e.g., Muck Rack, Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, Planner, Wordpress, and EveryAction). Measures of Success Within the first 6 months, this incumbent will: - Have a full understanding and comfort with all tools the Enterprise Communications team uses including, but not limited to: Muck Rank, Agorapulse, Soapboxx, Planner, EveryAction. - Be able to draft press and digital communications and create visual assets consistent with brand voice. - Understand the organization’s strategic priorities and programmatic work and co-create several communications campaign plans with the broader Enterprise Communications team that center stories and storytellers fostered by the incumbent. Supervisory Responsibilities None, though this role may act as a primary point of contact for external vendors, when applicable. Work Environment & Physical Requirements This is a remote, office-based position performed from a home or remote workspace using standard office equipment and technology. Occasional travel may be required based on organizational needs. The role involves extended periods of sitting, regular computer use, and virtual communication. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this position is $68,000-$86,000 based on a full-time schedule. Placement within the range is determined by role scope, relevant experience, skills, geographic considerations, and internal equity. Compensation is reviewed and approved in accordance with Community Catalyst’s compensation framework and organizational policies. This position is included in a collective bargaining unit represented by a staff union, Community Catalyst United, and specific employment terms are subject to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is eligible for Community Catalyst’s employee benefits program, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements. Benefits may include: - Medical, dental, and vision coverage. - Life and disability insurance. - Flexible spending accounts. - Retirement savings. - Paid time off and holidays. - Paid family and medical leave. - Wellness benefits. - Other programs as outlined in the Employee Benefits Guide.