Policy + External Affairs Communications Lead

Lead communications strategy across Block’s policy and external affairs work to drive economic empowerment for our customers and sellers- Lead communications strategy across Block’s policy and external affairs work to drive economic empowerment for our customers and sellers - Partner closely with Policy, Legal, Risk, and other business teams to shape external narratives - Ensure Block’s policy positions are accurately and clearly reflected in external communications, particularly in high-visibility moments - Advance Block’s policy positions through ongoing engagement across channels, including media, digital platforms, and key industry forums - Build and manage external engagement strategies, including media relationships, op-eds, editorial boards, as well as industry dialogues, and support broader corporate communications efforts, including high-priority company initiatives as needed - Ensure Block’s voice in policy conversations is clear, consistent, and trusted - Translate complex regulatory issues into simple, durable narratives that resonate externally- Strategic storyteller and operator with a background in policy communications, public affairs, or issues-driven storytelling in a technology or regulated environment - A builder’s mindset — we’re actively rebuilding the tools, workflows, and playbooks of a modern communications function, and we want someone who sees friction in how work gets done and feels compelled to fix it - Openness to candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, with strong judgment and the ability to navigate complex, high-stakes external situations - Ability to translate dense policy topics into clear, human language and operate effectively across product, engineering, legal, and business teams - Excellent writing skills, experience engaging external stakeholders, and a proactive mindset focused on shaping narratives and building understanding, not just responding to events