US Web3 Channels & Community Lead
OKXSan Jose, CA
Type
Full-time
Work setup
On-site
Experience
Lead / Head
Posted
9 days ago
$179k - $215k
midpoint above market medianWhat crypto & web3 roles pay
663 salaries · our own dataThis role pays $179k-$215k, above the $181k median for crypto & web3 roles on this board.
As a US Web3 Channels & Community Lead at OKX, you will build OKX's presence across Western crypto communities by developing long-term relationships with KOLs, traders, community leaders, builders, and ecosystem partners. You will serve as a visible and credible voice in the Western Web3 market, turning relationships into measurable business outcomes. This role is based in New York or the Bay Area.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain relationships with Western KOLs, traders, community leaders, builders, and ecosystem partners.
- Develop a long-term network of high-quality channels across the US and broader Western crypto market.
- Identify active and influential traders, creators, and community nodes in each market cycle.
- Support go-to-market for DEX, X Layer, Wallet, and other Web3 products through channel activation and community distribution.
- Drive collaborations around new products, assets, campaigns, and ecosystem opportunities.
- Build and operate Western community initiatives, including trader groups, ambassador programs, and local community partnerships.
- Act as an external-facing voice for product updates, ecosystem developments, market opportunities, and community engagement.
- Work closely with Product, Growth, Go-to-market, and Ecosystem teams to translate product capabilities into clear market narratives and distribution strategies.
- Collect market and user feedback while maintaining strong judgment on what is strategically relevant.
- Track channel performance and contribute to user growth, trading volume, revenue, and long-term ecosystem retention.
What you bring
- Location in New York or the Bay Area with ability to work closely with the local team.
- Deep understanding of Western crypto culture, onchain trading, memes, DEX protocols, and community dynamics.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills; comfort engaging directly with KOLs, traders, founders, and community operators.
- Highly execution-oriented and proactive approach to work in fast-moving environments.
- Strong commercial sense and ability to connect channel activities with measurable business outcomes.
- Good product sense and ability to distinguish meaningful user feedback from short-term or low-quality requests.
- Ability to build relationships from zero and follow through until they become repeatable partnerships.
- Strong written and spoken English with natural communication ability in crypto-native communities.
- High ownership, strong judgment, and a clean professional reputation.
Nice to have
- Experience in Web3 business development, KOL relations, community growth, trading platforms, or crypto ecosystems.
- Established relationships across Western trader, KOL, or community networks.
- Experience living and working in both Asian and Western environments.
What we offer
- Salary range of $178,888 to $214,666, plus performance bonus and long-term incentives.
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants.
- Learning and development programs and education subsidy for growth.
- Wellness and meal allowances.
- Various team building programs and company events.
About OKX
OKX is a leading crypto exchange and developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized applications. OKX is a trusted brand for hundreds of large institutions seeking crypto market access and is backed by Proof of Reserves.
