YAP Global · 2 days ago
Public Relations Account Manager (US)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expYAP Global is an international public relations and communications consultancy specializing in the cryptocurrency, decentralized finance (DeFi), and web3 sector. They are seeking an ambitious Account Manager to manage a portfolio of clients, create strategic communication plans, and provide counsel to meet PR and marketing objectives.
BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinTech
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Company
YAP Global
YAP Global focuses on helping Fintech and Blockchain startups in telling their stories.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Samantha Yap
Founder & CEO
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