Public Relations Account Executive (US)

YAP Global; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

YAP Global, an innovative public relations consultancy, is looking for a talented Account Executive to enhance their communications in the fintech and cryptocurrency sectors. In this role, you will shape impactful stories, engage with media, and collaborate creatively within a dynamic global team. The position offers flexible working arrangements, competitive salary, and a vibrant environment filled with learning opportunities and travel to exciting conferences.

Benefits

Competitive salary, reviewed biannually

Unlimited holiday policy

Flexible working hours and WFH options

Co-working space access three days a week

ClassPass membership

Social events and annual offsite

Travel opportunities to major conferences

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience or educational background in Public Relations.
• Knowledge of fintech or cryptocurrency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring media coverage and reporting results to clients.
• Researching and drafting pitches for features and press releases.
• Arranging and managing media interviews for clients.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking

Time-management

Attention to detail

News sense

Storytelling ability

Creativity

Strategic thinking

Innovation

Education

Degree in Public Relations, Communications, or Journalism

Tools

Telegram

Slack

X (formerly Twitter)

Discord

Job description

YAP Global is an international public relations and communications consultancy working with organisations in the cryptocurrency, decentralised finance (DeFi), and web3 sectors to build their brands through impactful storytelling.

Our global team of creative storytellers, scattered across the world and occasionally meeting at locations like Safari Parks or Roman Villas, aims to tell stories that build trust.

Our diverse client portfolio includes decentralised financial organisations, climate change innovators, digital asset management firms, NFT marketplaces, and developer tooling platforms that underpin the future of web3. We have also partnered with major blockchain conferences such as CoinDesk’s Consensus, EthCC in France, ETHDenver, and more.

As our team expands, we are seeking a superstar Account Executive to join us!

Key responsibilities

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

Minimum requirements

• Candidate must have the right to work in the US
• At least 1-2 years of experience or educational background in Public Relations, Communications, or Journalism
• Knowledge of fintech, blockchain, or cryptocurrency space, or a genuine desire to learn about it
• Excellent organisational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail, including spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills
• High motivation and ability to work independently under pressure
• Strong news sense and storytelling ability
• Creativity, strategic thinking, and innovation

Additional skills

• Interpersonal skills for client and media engagement
• Willingness to communicate using memes
• Experience with communication platforms such as Telegram, Slack, X (formerly Twitter), and Discord

Benefits

• Competitive salary, reviewed biannually
• Unlimited holiday policy
• Your birthday off
• Flexible working hours and WFH options
• Co-working space access three days a week
• ClassPass membership for fitness or relaxation
• Social events and annual offsite (e.g., Safari Park)
• Travel opportunities to major conferences
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to join a global, ambitious team