YAP Global
Public Relations Account Manager (US)
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Public Relations Account Manager (US)
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YAP Global .
YAP Global is an international public relations and communications consultancy that works with organisations in the cryptocurrency, decentralised finance (DeFi) and web3 sector, to build their brand through impactful storytelling.
Built by a global team of creative storytellers scattered across the globe, who meet up on occasion at Safari Parks or Roman Villas, YAP Global’s mission is to tell stories that build trust.
Our diverse portfolio of clients ranges from decentralised financial organisations, decentralised climate change innovators, digital asset management firms, NFT marketplaces to developer tooling platforms that will underpin the future of web3. We’ve also been media partners for some of the biggest blockchain conferences in the world, including CoinDesk’s Consensus, EthCC in France, ETHDenver and more.
Responsibilities
Creating strategic communication plans and identifying media opportunities to ensure the client KPIs are met.
Providing strategic counsel to clients to aid their PR and wider marketing objectives.
Writing and editing press releases, op-eds, feature stories, briefing documents and other communications material.
Building/maintaining strategic relationships with senior journalists, particularly with top‑tier media publications in crypto, tech, finance and mainstream media.
Managing the workflow of the team, delegating tasks to SAEs and AEs.
Managing and mentoring junior members of staff.
Keeping abreast of current PR and crypto trends, and the clients media landscape.
Taking part in new business pitching and developing PR proposals.
Requirements
Candidate must have the right to work in the US.
At least 3 years experience and a proven track record in PR in an agency, or in journalism.
Outstanding organisational skills with an ability to effectively manage a portfolio of clients.
Knowledge or experience of the fintech, blockchain or cryptocurrency space.
High motivation and the ability to work under pressure, independently.
Media relationships with financial, tech and mainstream press.
Strong news sense and a knack for storytelling.
Strong management and interpersonal skills.
Flair for creativity, strategic thinking and innovation.
Commercially aware and business savvy.
Experience in building contacts and influential networks.
Willing to communicate with clients, stakeholders and team.
Keen interest in building relationships with key founders and leaders in the crypto, DeFi and Web3 ecosystem.
Experience with a range of communication platforms (Telegram, Slack, X (formerly Twitter) and Discord).
Benefits
Competitive salary - benchmarked and reviewed annually.
25 days paid vacation, on top of public holidays.
Birthday off.
Flexible working – WFH days and flexible hours (standard hours are 9 a.m.–6 p.m.).
Co‑working space – we work three days a week in the office.
ClassPass membership – use it for gym classes or a massage, it's up to you.
Social events to connect with colleagues.
Annual company offsite (last offsite we went to a Safari Park!).
Travel opportunities – potential to attend key conferences in major global cities.
Ongoing training & development.
Global team – the opportunity to be part of a team of ambitious, like‑minded, driven people from different parts of the world.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Public Relations and Finance
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Public Relations Account Manager (US)
role at
YAP Global .
YAP Global is an international public relations and communications consultancy that works with organisations in the cryptocurrency, decentralised finance (DeFi) and web3 sector, to build their brand through impactful storytelling.
Built by a global team of creative storytellers scattered across the globe, who meet up on occasion at Safari Parks or Roman Villas, YAP Global’s mission is to tell stories that build trust.
Our diverse portfolio of clients ranges from decentralised financial organisations, decentralised climate change innovators, digital asset management firms, NFT marketplaces to developer tooling platforms that will underpin the future of web3. We’ve also been media partners for some of the biggest blockchain conferences in the world, including CoinDesk’s Consensus, EthCC in France, ETHDenver and more.
Responsibilities
Creating strategic communication plans and identifying media opportunities to ensure the client KPIs are met.
Providing strategic counsel to clients to aid their PR and wider marketing objectives.
Writing and editing press releases, op-eds, feature stories, briefing documents and other communications material.
Building/maintaining strategic relationships with senior journalists, particularly with top‑tier media publications in crypto, tech, finance and mainstream media.
Managing the workflow of the team, delegating tasks to SAEs and AEs.
Managing and mentoring junior members of staff.
Keeping abreast of current PR and crypto trends, and the clients media landscape.
Taking part in new business pitching and developing PR proposals.
Requirements
Candidate must have the right to work in the US.
At least 3 years experience and a proven track record in PR in an agency, or in journalism.
Outstanding organisational skills with an ability to effectively manage a portfolio of clients.
Knowledge or experience of the fintech, blockchain or cryptocurrency space.
High motivation and the ability to work under pressure, independently.
Media relationships with financial, tech and mainstream press.
Strong news sense and a knack for storytelling.
Strong management and interpersonal skills.
Flair for creativity, strategic thinking and innovation.
Commercially aware and business savvy.
Experience in building contacts and influential networks.
Willing to communicate with clients, stakeholders and team.
Keen interest in building relationships with key founders and leaders in the crypto, DeFi and Web3 ecosystem.
Experience with a range of communication platforms (Telegram, Slack, X (formerly Twitter) and Discord).
Benefits
Competitive salary - benchmarked and reviewed annually.
25 days paid vacation, on top of public holidays.
Birthday off.
Flexible working – WFH days and flexible hours (standard hours are 9 a.m.–6 p.m.).
Co‑working space – we work three days a week in the office.
ClassPass membership – use it for gym classes or a massage, it's up to you.
Social events to connect with colleagues.
Annual company offsite (last offsite we went to a Safari Park!).
Travel opportunities – potential to attend key conferences in major global cities.
Ongoing training & development.
Global team – the opportunity to be part of a team of ambitious, like‑minded, driven people from different parts of the world.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Public Relations and Finance
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