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.
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 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 (formerly Twitter) and Discord)
Benefits
- Competitive salary - benchmarked and reviewed biannually
- Unlimited Holiday - take time off whenever you need
- 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
- Social events to connect with your colleagues
- Annual company offsite (last offsite we went to a Safari Park!)
- 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
Skills Required
- Must have the right to work in the United States
- At least 1–2 years of experience or an educational background in public relations, communications, or journalism
- Knowledge of fintech, blockchain, or cryptocurrency, or genuine desire to learn about these areas
- Outstanding organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills
- Excellent spelling, grammar, proofreading, and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently under pressure with high motivation
- Strong news sense and storytelling ability
- Creativity, strategic thinking, and innovation
- Strong interpersonal skills when dealing with clients and media
- Experience with communication platforms such as Telegram, Slack, X, and Discord
What We Do
YAP Global: Your Angle Presented, Globally. YAP Global is an international PR and communications agency that works with meaningful fintech, digital assets, blockchain technology and privacy companies with stories we believe should be heard on the global stage. We aim to be the bridge between quality journalism and emerging technologies making a difference in the world. As a team with international journalism and communications experience and global perspectives, we ensure that tech reporting maintains its integrity in the era of clickbait and fake news. We are driven daily to help our clients grow and strengthen their thought-leadership, create value and shape important conversations in their industry.
