Public Relations Account Manager, YAP Global Ltd
2+ days a week in office (Canary Wharf, London)
Cryptocurrency PR firm
Job no longer available
Cryptocurrency PR firm
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
2+ days a week in office (Canary Wharf, London)
21-100 employees
Company mission
To create a bridge between quality journalism and emerging crypto and web3 organizations.
Role
Who you are
- Candidate must have the right to work in UK
- At least 3 years experience and a proven track record in PR in an agency, or in journalism
- Outstanding organisational skills with an ability to effectively manage a portfolio of clients
- Knowledge or experience of the fintech, blockchain or cryptocurrency space
- High motivation and the ability to work under pressure, independently
- Media relationships with financial, tech and mainstream press
- Strong news sense and a knack for storytelling
- Strong management and interpersonal skills
- Flair for creativity, strategic thinking and innovation
- Commercially aware and business savvy
- Experience in building contacts and influential networks
- Willing to communicate with memes
- Keen interest in building relationships with key founders and leaders in the crypto, DeFi and Web3 ecosystem
- Experience with a range of communication platforms (Telegram, Slack, X (formerly Twitter) and Discord)
What the job involves
- You will be managing a portfolio of 5-6 clients, with the following responsibilities:
- Creating strategic communication plans and identify media opportunities to ensuring the client KPIs are met
- Providing strategic counsel to clients to aid their PR and wider marketing objectives
- Writing and editing press releases, op-eds, feature stories, briefing documents and other communications material
- Building/maintaining strategic relationships with senior journalists, particularly with top tier media publications in crypto, tech, finance and mainstream media
- Managing workflow of the team, delegating tasks to SAEs and AEs
- Managing and mentoring junior members of staff
- Keeping abreast of current PR and crypto trends, and the clients media landscape
- Taking part in new business pitching and developing PR proposals
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Many companies are tapping into the potential of cryptocurrency, Web 3.0, and DeFi markets, with one trend being the push to make this new financial culture more accessible. YAP Global, a PR and communications firm, is at the forefront of this movement, using media-based storytelling to promote financial inclusion and equality. Its marketing expertise has played a significant role in the growth of many businesses within these sectors.
Founded in 2018, YAP Global has expanded its offerings to include not only journalism but also marketing services and event management. trusted by major industry players like ENSLabs and Gitcoin, the firm has become a go-to partner for businesses in the crypto and Web 3.0 space, helping them scale and succeed.
YAP has expanded its presence beyond London with an office in Singapore. This move strengthens its global reach and allows the firm to better serve the evolving needs of the market. As the financial landscape continues to shift, YAP remains agile, ensuring its continued success and relevance in the industry.
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Company
Company benefits
- 25 Days - Paid Time Off
- Hybrid Working
- Training & Development
- Annual Company Offsite
- 90 Days Remote Working Allowance
- Generous Pension Contribution (differs based on location)
- Extra Day Off Your Birthday
- ClassPass Membership
- Team Building Events
- Travel Opportunities
- Home Office Loan
- Private Healthcare (differs based on location)
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
Leadership
Samantha Yap
(Founder & CEO)Previously a Freelance Journalist & Media Strategist in Fintech, Blockchain and Tech. Also worked as a Senior Account Executive for Media & Capital Partners and CCO for CAUSINDY.
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