Public Relations Intern (UK) (Hiring Immediately)

About YAP Global

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

Founded by a team of creative storytellers spread across the globe, our mission is simple: we tell stories that build trust.

We work with some of the most ambitious companies in crypto and web3, from DeFi protocols and stablecoin pioneers to institutional digital asset firms, tokenisation platforms and the developer infrastructure powering the next generation of onchain apps. We’re also a trusted media partner for the industry’s biggest global conferences, putting our team at the heart of the events where tens of thousands of founders, investors and builders come together to shape what’s next.

The role

Are you a recent graduate, or looking to accelerate your career in PR and communications? Do you have a keen interest in blockchain technology? Our collaborative, global team is growing, and we’re looking for a superstar PR Intern to join us in the UK and kick-start their career working on influential technological protocols and standout campaigns.

The internship runs for 10 weeks. On successful completion and based on the current business needs, we’d look to offer you a permanent role as an Account Executive.

You don’t need prior experience in PR or crypto to apply. We value hungry, humble people with an appetite to learn and grow, and we’d love to hear from you whatever your background.

What you’ll learn and do

• Media relations and outreach
• Supporting day-to-day account delivery
• Creating content for clients and campaigns
• Researching and drafting pitches for features, interviews, op-eds and press releases
• Monitoring media coverage and reporting results to the wider team and clients
• Monitoring and flagging relevant news stories to the team
• Researching client events and industry conferences
• Taking notes in internal meetings

Requirements

• You have a good degree (or equivalent) in any discipline
• You’re eager to learn and passionate about PR and crypto
• You’re curious about blockchain and the wider cryptocurrency space
• You write well across a range of formats and have strong attention to detail
• You’re a team player who’s ready to get stuck in from day one
• You have the right to work in the UK

Benefits

What we offer (on successful completion of the internship)

• Competitive salary, benchmarked and reviewed twice a year
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus UK bank holidays
• Your birthday off, so you can treat yourself
• Flexible working, with standard hours of 9am to 6pm and working-from-home days
• A co-working space where we work together three days a week
• Private healthcare with Bupa
• A monthly wellness allowance
• Regular socials to connect with your colleagues
• Travel opportunities, including the chance to attend key conferences in major cities around the world
• Ongoing training and development
• The chance to join an ambitious, driven team of like-minded people from around the world

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YAP Global is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

We tell stories that build trust.