YAP Global
Public Relations Account Executive (US)
YAP Global, New York, New York, us, 10261
YAP Global is an international public relations and communications consultancy that works with meaningful companies and 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 French Chateaus and Singapore food stalls, YAP Global’s mission is to be the bridge between quality journalism and emerging web3 technologies which bring value to the world.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 an ambitious
Account Executive
to join us.Key responsibilities
Monitoring media coverage and report results to the wider team and clientsResearching and drafting pitches for features, interviews, op-eds, press releasesDrafting agendas & actions for client calls, as well as taking internal meeting notesResearching client events and industry conferencesResearching and building media lists on an ongoing basisPitching press releases, op-eds and feature storiesArranging and managing media interviews for clientsAssisting in developing creative ideas for PR campaigns and clients, crafting and executing media strategiesMonitoring and flagging relevant news stories to teamRequirementsCandidate must have the right to work in the USAt least 1-2 years experience or educational background in Public Relations, Communications or JournalismKnowledge of the fintech, blockchain or cryptocurrency space or have genuine desire to learn about itOutstanding organisational, multi-tasking and time-management skillsStrong attention to detail: be excellent at spelling, grammar and proof-readingHigh motivation and the ability to work independently under pressureStrong news sense and a knack for storytellingFlair for creativity, strategic thinking and innovationStrong interpersonal skills when dealing with clients and mediaWilling to communicate with memesExperience with a range of communication platforms (Telegram, Slack, X (formerly Twitter) and Discord)BenefitsCompetitive salary - benchmarked and reviewed biannuallyUnlimited Holiday - take time off whenever you needYour birthday off, to treat yourself!Flexible working - WFH days and flexible hours (standard hours are 9am-6pm)Co-working space - we work two days a week in the officeClassPass membership - use it for gym classes or go for a massage, it's up to you!Social events to connect with your colleaguesAnnual company offsite (last offsite we met at a chateau in Paris!)Travel Opportunities - potential to attend key conferences in major global citiesOngoing training & developmentGlobal team - the opportunity to be part of a team of ambitious, like-minded, driven people from different parts of the world
Account Executive
to join us.Key responsibilities
Monitoring media coverage and report results to the wider team and clientsResearching and drafting pitches for features, interviews, op-eds, press releasesDrafting agendas & actions for client calls, as well as taking internal meeting notesResearching client events and industry conferencesResearching and building media lists on an ongoing basisPitching press releases, op-eds and feature storiesArranging and managing media interviews for clientsAssisting in developing creative ideas for PR campaigns and clients, crafting and executing media strategiesMonitoring and flagging relevant news stories to teamRequirementsCandidate must have the right to work in the USAt least 1-2 years experience or educational background in Public Relations, Communications or JournalismKnowledge of the fintech, blockchain or cryptocurrency space or have genuine desire to learn about itOutstanding organisational, multi-tasking and time-management skillsStrong attention to detail: be excellent at spelling, grammar and proof-readingHigh motivation and the ability to work independently under pressureStrong news sense and a knack for storytellingFlair for creativity, strategic thinking and innovationStrong interpersonal skills when dealing with clients and mediaWilling to communicate with memesExperience with a range of communication platforms (Telegram, Slack, X (formerly Twitter) and Discord)BenefitsCompetitive salary - benchmarked and reviewed biannuallyUnlimited Holiday - take time off whenever you needYour birthday off, to treat yourself!Flexible working - WFH days and flexible hours (standard hours are 9am-6pm)Co-working space - we work two days a week in the officeClassPass membership - use it for gym classes or go for a massage, it's up to you!Social events to connect with your colleaguesAnnual company offsite (last offsite we met at a chateau in Paris!)Travel Opportunities - potential to attend key conferences in major global citiesOngoing training & developmentGlobal team - the opportunity to be part of a team of ambitious, like-minded, driven people from different parts of the world