Looking for inspiration when it comes to jobs in the crypto industry? Do you feel like the decision to buy bitcoin has led you down a rabithole that could now turn into a future career? Then you’re at the right place. In the next few chapters we look at the best cryptocurrency jobs, and the requirements to do them successfully.
Cryptocurrency Jobs that bank on attention
These types of jobs are not corporate, and will usually be tied to the name of a person. From Youtuber, to Twitter influencer, to podcast host, you have the opportunity to earn big $$$ by banking on your passion for cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrency influencer
An influencer is simply someone who people respect enough to follow their opinion or advice. There are many ways in which you can leverage this in the crypto world, as there are many opportunities in affiliate marketing as well as paid promotion.
From all the available options, the ones that seem to be working best currently are:
- YouTube – This is a channel trusted more by amateur investors and thus mainly deals with the market as a whole, and the investment opportunities that come with it.
- Twitter – This platform is the go to source fo traders who want to improve their skills and find out more about the market sentiment. If you have success as a trader, you could try to become more public about it in this platform, and earn money through paid newsletters, paid Telegram groups, or others.
- Medium – For the more experienced investors in the industry, you could leverage your writing skills to write good content on websites like Medium. Many authors started from there and were eventually hired as part time contributors for popular publications like Bitcoin Magazine.
Host a crypto podcast
In the world of investing, podcasts offer a shortcut to understanding both the mindset and decisions of the pros. Cryptocurrencies are no different. Over the past two years we have seen an explosion in crypto podcasts, most of them talking about Bitcoin and news surrounding it. As an influencer, you can also host your own podcast on the side and benefit from the paid ads, affiliate offers, and other money-making opportunities that come with it.
If you wish to get a better idea about the type of experience and skill you need to start a crypto podcast, make sure you take a look at the following:
- UpOnly podcast
- The Orange Pill podcast
- Swan Signal podcast
- What Bitcoin Did podcast
Note that a good setup is necessary if you eventually want to make it big. That includes a good quality camera, microphone, and light equipment if needed.
Corporate jobs
Corporate cryptocurrency jobs are also increasing rapidly, with a lot more available positions than qualified talent. Nowadays, there are many websites specifically created to find such cryptocurrency jobs, and the latest to join the pool is PompCryptoJobs, made by none other than Anthony Pompliano. So what are the best and most sought after positions right now? Let’s have a look:
Backend developer
Backend developers with a knowledge of blockchain related coding languages are in very high demand, and have some of the highest salaries globally. These roles are primarily concerned with building, developing and deploying platforms and protocols related to new DeFi projects.
By doing this job, you write dapps using blockchain application frameworks, optimize performance, squash bugs and more. The role usually requires some background experience in traditional financial markets, as candidates must have anywhere from 3 to 7 years of work under their belt depending on the seniority of the position.
Marketing
One of the biggest factors that determines the price of cryptocurrencies is how these are presented to the public. And in a new industry like crypto, everyone is testing the best ways to do so. Marketing roles, more specifically marketing managers and community managers are in high demand and for a good reason.
Only a handful of people have enough expertise and experience to qualify for this role, and even fewer have prior experience. In an industry where finance and creativity merge into investment opportunities, learning how to become a qualified marketer can be one of the best choices you can make. Learn all about handling communities on platforms like Twitter, Telegram, Discord, and others. Handle affiliate marketing, SEO, paid ads, as well as sponsorships. Keep an all-around overview of processes related to marketing and get paid better for your role than any other industry.
Customer service agent
Finally, if you are looking for an entry level position that can be done remotely and helps you learn more about the industry, consider applying to a customer service role. Sure, it’s not the fanciest job available, but it does help you meet the right people, explore a company from the inside, and get more information of the things that interest you.
Many senior level employees on exchanges and crypto projects started their journey from this stage, and worked their way up. It is therefore a good idea to explore the opportunities, find motivation in the learning process instead of your salary, and work your way up.
