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.

We work with some of the most ambitious companies in crypto and web3, from DeFi protocols and stablecoin pioneers to institutional digital asset firms, tokenisation platforms and the developer infrastructure powering the next generation of onchain apps. We’re also a trusted media partner for the industry’s biggest global conferences, putting our team at the centre of the events where tens of thousands of founders, investors and builders come together to shape what’s next.

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)

Benefits

• Competitive salary - benchmarked and reviewed biannually
• Annual Holiday Allowance - 25 days, plus public holidays
• 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
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Health Insurance
• 401k
• Social events to connect with your colleagues
• Annual company offsite
• 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