YAP Global is seeking an Account Manager to lead PR initiatives for clients in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. Responsibilities include managing client portfolios, developing media relationships, and creating impactful stories.
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 an ambitious leader as an Account Manager.
We tell stories that build trust.
Requirements
- Candidate must have the right to work in the USA.
- 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)
Benefits
- Competitive salary - benchmarked and reviewed biannually
- 25 days paid vacation, on top of public holidays in NY
- 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
- ClassPass membership - use it for gym classes or go for a massage, it's up to you!
- Social events to connect with your colleagues
- Annual company offsite (last offsite we went to a SafariPark!)
- 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
Top Skills
Blockchain
Cryptocurrency
Fintech
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