Public Relations Account Executive (UK)

YAP Global; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Birthday off

Flexible working hours

Co-working space

ClassPass membership

Private healthcare

Social events

Travel opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Annual company offsite

Job summary

An international PR consultancy is seeking a Public Relations Account Executive in Greater London. This entry-level role involves developing media strategies, monitoring coverage, and building press relationships while working in a team-oriented environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in PR, excellent communication skills, and a passion for the fintech and cryptocurrency sectors. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and various employee perks including gym memberships and travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years experience or education in Public Relations, Communications or Journalism.
• Strong proficiency in spelling, grammar, and proofreading.
• High motivation and ability to work independently under pressure.
• Knowledge of the fintech or blockchain space is desirable.
• Excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading.
• Ability to work independently under pressure.
• Strong storytelling and news sense.
• Creativity, strategic thinking and innovation.
• Fluency in German and/or French prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring media coverage and reporting results to the team.
• Researching and drafting pitches for features, interviews, and press releases.
• Arranging and managing media interviews for clients.
• Developing creative ideas for PR campaigns.
• Build ongoing media lists.
• Pitch press releases, op-eds and features.
• Arrange/manage media interviews for clients.
• Assist in developing PR campaigns and media strategies.
• Monitor relevant news and flag to team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking

Time-management

Attention to detail

Creativity

Strong news sense

Storytelling ability

Interpersonal skills

Communication with memes

Fluent in German or French

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications or Journalism

Tools

Telegram

Slack

X (formerly Twitter)

Discord

Job description

Public Relations Account Executive (UK)

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.

We tell stories that build trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring media coverage and reporting results to the wider team and clients
• Researching and drafting pitches for features, interviews, op‑eds and press releases
• Drafting agendas & actions for client calls and taking internal meeting notes
• Researching client events and industry conferences
• Building ongoing media lists
• Pitching press releases, op‑eds and feature stories
• Arranging and managing media interviews for clients
• Assisting in developing creative ideas for PR campaigns and crafting media strategies
• Monitoring and flagging relevant news stories to the team

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• At least 1‑2 years experience or education in Public Relations, Communications or Journalism
• Knowledge of the fintech, blockchain or cryptocurrency space or a genuine desire to learn about it
• Outstanding organisational, multi‑tasking and time‑management skills
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency in spelling, grammar and proof‑reading
• High motivation and ability to work independently under pressure
• Strong news sense and storytelling ability
• Creativity, strategic thinking and innovation flair
• Strong interpersonal skills when dealing with clients and media
• Willingly communicate with memes
• Experience with Telegram, Slack, X (formerly Twitter) and Discord
• We prioritize fluent German and/or French speakers
• Competitive salary (benchmark and reviewed biannually)
• Birthday off to treat yourself
• Flexible working – WFH days and flexible hours (9 am‑6 pm)
• Co‑working space – work from our office three days a week on Cannon Street
• ClassPass membership for gym or massage
• Private healthcare via BUPA
• Social events to connect with colleagues
• Annual company offsite (last at a Safari Park)
• Travel opportunities to attend key conferences in major global cities
• Ongoing training and development
• Global team – ambitious, like‑minded, driven people from around the world

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Public Relations

Industries

• Public Relations and Communications Services
• Financial Services

Location

Greater London, England, United Kingdom