Public Relations Intern (US) Job at YAP Global in New York

Are you a recent graduate or looking to accelerate your career in PR/Communications? Do you have a keen interest in Crypto? YAP Global are currently looking for talented individuals to kick-start their career working on influential crypto protocols and great campaigns, to join on an 10 week internship, with the view of becoming an Account Executive upon successful completion.

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.

We encourage you to apply regardless of your level of experience. YAP Global is an employer that values hungry and humble individuals with an appetite to learn and grow.

What you will learn and your responsibilities

• Media relations/outreach
• Account execution
• Content creation

Requirements

• Must have the right to work in the US
• You’ll have a good degree in any discipline

• Eager to learn and passionate about PR and crypto
• Have great writing skills across a range of formats with a strong attention to detail
• A curiosity about the blockchain and cryptocurrency space
• A team player with the desire to get stuck in from day one

Benefits

• Competitive Salary - benchmarked and reviewed biannually
• Your birthday off, to treat yourself!
• Flexible working - WFH days and flexible hours (standard hours are 9am-6pm)
• Co-working Space - we work two days from the office
• Social events to connect with your colleagues
• Global Team - The opportunity to be part of a team of ambitious, like-minded, driven people from different parts of the world
• Upon completion of 10 week internship and promotion to Account Executive, your benefits will then include: Private Healthcare, ClassPass, 25 day annual holiday allowance, and travel opportunities (on a case by case basis)