Content Writer (Crypto)

Chainalysis • New York City, NY

15h

About The Position

Chainalysis' content team produces the reports that shape how the world understands cryptocurrency. Working alongside our in-house subject matter experts and investigators, our writers translate on-chain activity into clear, actionable insights for regulators, law enforcement and intelligence agencies, compliance teams, and journalists. We cover global policy, DeFi, sanctions enforcement, mixing services, and more — but above all, we're storytellers making sense of a complex subject. As a member of our team, you'll help define Chainalysis' public voice, producing work cited by the world's leading publications.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional writing experience, ideally in a newsroom or comparable editorial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to explain complex financial, technical, or regulatory topics in plain language — without buzzwords.
• Working knowledge of the crypto industry, including how blockchains, exchanges, DeFi protocols and stablecoins function in practice.
• Experience adapting tone and voice for distinct audiences (e.g., policymakers, compliance professionals, general readers).
• A bachelor's degree in a writing-intensive field (journalism, English, communications, etc.) or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Comfort navigating a block explorer.
• Experience writing SQL or similar queries.
• Experience growing an audience on social media for a brand or publication.

Responsibilities

• Write quick-turn blog posts that break down the news of the day.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts to document criminal crypto activity.
• Contribute to our biannual flagship reports on crypto crime and the global on-chain economy.
• Develop long-term content ideas alongside our Research and Marketing teams.
• Investigate complex trends across DeFi and mainstream crypto adoption.
• Use Chainalysis' investigative tools to strengthen your storytelling.
• Own the accuracy of your work from sourcing to publication.

Benefits

• Diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger.
• Commitment to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us.
• Encouragement for applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, spirituality, ability, experience and more.
• Accommodations for interview process due to disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level