Public Relations Account Executive (USA)

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 range 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.
Our collaborative and global team is expanding, and we are looking for a superstar Account Executive to join our team!
We Tell Stories That Build Trust.
Key responsibilities

Monitoring media coverage and report results to the wider team and clients
Researching and drafting pitches for features, interviews, op-eds, press releases
Drafting agendas & actions for client calls, as well as taking internal meeting notes
Researching client events and industry conferences
Researching and building media lists on an ongoing basis
Pitching press releases, op-eds and feature stories
Arranging and managing media interviews for clients
Assisting in developing creative ideas for PR campaigns and clients, crafting and executing media strategies
Monitoring and flagging relevant news stories to team
Requirements

Candidate must have the right to work in the US
At least 1-2 years experience or educational background in Public Relations, Communications or Journalism
Knowledge of the fintech, blockchain or cryptocurrency space or have genuine desire to learn about it
Outstanding organisational, multi-tasking and time-management skills
Strong attention to detail: be excellent at spelling, grammar and proof-reading
High motivation and the ability to work independently under pressure
Strong news sense and a knack for storytelling
Flair for creativity, strategic thinking and innovation
Strong interpersonal skills when dealing with clients and media
Willing to communicate with memes
Experience with a range of communication platforms (Telegram, Slack, X and Discord)

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