Overview
YAP Global is an international public relations and communications consultancy that works with organisations in the cryptocurrency, DeFi and web3 sector, to build their brand through impactful storytelling. Built by a global team of creative storytellers, YAP Global’s mission is to tell stories that build trust.
Our diverse portfolio of clients includes decentralised financial organisations, climate change innovators, digital asset management firms, NFT marketplaces and developer tooling platforms that will underpin the future of web3. We have been media partners for major blockchain conferences and are expanding our global team. We are looking for an ambitious Account Executive to join us.
We tell stories that build trust.
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 the team
Requirements
* Candidate must have the right to work in the UK
* 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
* Flexible working - WFH days and flexible hours (standard hours are 9am-6pm). Co-working space - three days from our office in Cannon Street
* Birthday off
* Private Healthcare provided by BUPA
* ClassPass membership
* Annual company offsite and social events
* Travel opportunities to attend key conferences in major global cities
* Ongoing Training & Development
* Global team with colleagues from different parts of the world
Employment details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Job function: Public Relations
* Industries: Public Relations and Communications Services and Financial Services
* Employment type: Full-time
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