Content Writer (Crypto)

Company: Chainalysis

Location: New York, US

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Company

Chainalysis provides complete knowledge of what's happening on blockchains through data, services, and solutions. Organizations use Chainalysis to navigate blockchains safely and with confidence. The content team produces reports that shape how the world understands cryptocurrency, translating on-chain activity into clear, actionable insights for regulators, law enforcement, intelligence agencies, compliance teams, and journalists.

In This Role, You'll

• 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 biannual flagship reports on crypto crime and the global on-chain economy.
• Develop long-term content ideas alongside Research and Marketing teams.
• Investigate complex trends across DeFi and mainstream crypto adoption.
• Use Chainalysis' investigative tools to strengthen storytelling.
• Own the accuracy of your work from sourcing to publication.

We're Looking For Candidates Who Have

• 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).
• Bachelor's degree in a writing-intensive field (journalism, English, communications, etc.) or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to Have

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