.Parity is one of the world's most experienced core blockchain infrastructure companies, having built and pioneered some of the most advanced technologies in the blockchain sector. Parity was founded by Dr. Gavin Wood, co-founder and former CTO of Ethereum, the primary engineer behind the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), inventor of the Solidity programming language, and primary author of the Ethereum Yellowpaper. Based in Berlin, London, and Lisbon, Parity has built clients for Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Zcash and has pioneered a completely new, next-generation blockchain protocol with Polkadot and the framework it's built with, Substrate. Parity builds the open-source technologies needed to power an unstoppable, decentralised web—known as Web3—and helps developers and organisations implement and build upon the Web3 tech stack. With a remote-first, global team, Parity is building open-source technologies for developers and organisations to implement and build upon. Our Web3 tech stack includes Polkadot, Substrate, and Kusama. People in our collective are: Highly motivated to contribute to Parity's mission and be part of something bigger Excited to work on projects that are groundbreaking and complex Autonomous workers that self-initiate, but also collaborate well with others Taking maximum accountability and having minimum ego at work Comfortable with chaos and adapting to the ever-changing Web3 space Continuously educating themselves about Parity and the wider ecosystem About the team: As Communications Manager, you will play a key role in our dynamic Operations and Support (O/S) department, which encompasses functions such as Legal, Finance, People, Talent, and more. While you'll have the autonomy to drive your initiatives, you will also work closely with our External Communications Lead as part of our Communication Unit. About the position: We're seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented professional to join our team on a maternity cover basis (1 year contract). As Communications Manager you will: Develop and implement communication strategies aligned with Parity's goals, focusing on strengthening internal and external engagement within the Polkadot ecosystem. Lead internal communications, ensuring transparency and alignment through company-wide calls, internal channels, and reporting key metrics to leadership for informed decision-making. Set clear goals and KPIs for the communication team, regularly reviewing progress to refine internal strategies and improve effectiveness. Coordinate key internal initiatives and channels, including All Hands calls, the internal newsletter, and maintaining the company Handbook on Notion, ensuring consistent access to vital information. Oversee the creation of high-quality content, ensuring consistency with employer branding and event strategies, with the support of a part-time designer