Content Writer (Crypto)

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.

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 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.

• 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.
  

• Comfort navigating a block explorer.

• Experience writing SQL or similar queries.

• Experience growing an audience on social media for a brand or publication.
  

• Workday

• Ashby

• Atlassian

• Slack

• Google Workspace

• ADP

• Activpayroll

• Deel

• Okta

• Internal AI tools (emerging)

Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform, making it easy to connect the movement of digital assets to real-world services. Powered by deep blockchain data and AI, organizations can investigate illicit activity, manage risk exposure, and develop innovative market solutions built on the industry's most trusted blockchain intelligence. Our mission is to build trust in blockchains, blending safety and security with an unwavering commitment to growth and innovation.

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. We’re ensuring we keep learning by committing to continually revisit and reevaluate our diversity culture.

We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, spirituality, ability, experience and more. 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.