Public Relations Account Executive

YAP Global is an international public relations and communications consultancy that works with organisations in the cryptocurrency, decentralised finance (DeFi), and web3 sectors, 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, climate change innovators, digital asset management firms, NFT marketplaces, to developer tooling platforms that underpin the future of web3. We have also been media partners for major blockchain conferences such as CoinDesk's Consensus, EthCC in France, ETHDenver, and more.

Our collaborative and global team is expanding, and we are looking for an ambitious Account Executive to join us.

• Monitoring media coverage and reporting results to the wider team and clients
• Researching and drafting pitches for features, interviews, op-eds, and press releases
• Drafting agendas and actions for client calls, as well as taking internal meeting notes
• Researching client events and industry conferences
• Building and maintaining 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, and executing media strategies
• Monitoring and flagging relevant news stories to the team

Candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

Requirements include:

• At least 1-2 years of experience or educational background in Public Relations, Communications, or Journalism
• Knowledge of the fintech, blockchain, or cryptocurrency space, or a genuine desire to learn about it
• Outstanding organisational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills
• High motivation and ability to work independently under pressure
• Strong news sense and storytelling ability
• Creativity, strategic thinking, and innovation

Additional skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills for dealing with clients and media
• Willingness to communicate with memes
• Experience with communication platforms such as Telegram, Slack, X (formerly Twitter), and Discord

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary, reviewed biannually
• 25 days of annual holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Your birthday off
• Flexible working with WFH days and flexible hours (standard hours 9 am-6 pm)
• Co-working space access three days a week
• ClassPass membership for gym classes or massages
• Private healthcare through BUPA
• Social events and annual company offsite (last one at a Safari Park!)
• Travel opportunities to attend major conferences
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to be part of a global, ambitious team of like-minded professionals