Public Relations Account Executive (US)

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 (formerly Twitter) and Discord)

Benefits

Competitive salary - benchmarked and reviewed biannually

Unlimited Holiday - take time off whenever you need

Your birthday off, to treat yourself!

Flexible working - WFH days and flexible hours (standard hours are 9am-6pm)

Co-working space - we work three days a week in the office

Social events to connect with your 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

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