Public Relations Senior Account Executive (Dubai)

YAP Global · Dubai

Hybrid: DubaiFull TimeMid LevelMarketing & Advertising
Posted 11 months ago

Job description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute effective public relations strategies for clients in the cryptocurrency, fintech, DeFi, and web3 sectors.
  • Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring delivery of high-quality PR results and client satisfaction.
  • Foster and maintain strong media relationships within financial, tech, and mainstream press.
  • Craft compelling press releases, pitches, and storytelling content.
  • Support junior team members and contribute to overall team collaboration and success.
  • Participate in industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities both locally and internationally.

Requirements

  • Candidate must have the right to work in UAE
  • 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

Benefits

  • Competitive salary - benchmarked and reviewed biannually
  • Unlimited Holiday - take time off whenever you need
  • 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
  • Gym/wellness allowance
  • Social events to connect with your colleagues
  • Annual company offsite (last offsite we went to a Safari Park!)
  • 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

About the Company

YAP Global is an international public relations and communications consultancy that partners with organisations in the cryptocurrency, decentralised finance (DeFi), and web3 sectors to build their brands through impactful storytelling. With a diverse client portfolio and a global reputation, YAP Global is dedicated to thoughtful trust-building and innovative storytelling. The team operates across continents and values creativity, strategic thinking, and a collaborative team culture.

Skills & tools

Public RelationsMedia RelationsStorytellingFintechBlockchainCryptocurrencyDeFiPortfolio ManagementNetworkingPR Strategies

What the team is looking for

Use this list as a quick fit check before you apply.

  1. 01UAE work eligibility
  2. 023+ years PR/journalism
  3. 03media relationships
  4. 04fintech/blockchain
  5. 05portfolio management
  6. 06storytelling
  7. 07creativity
  8. 08networking

Benefits & perks

  • Annual Leave
  • Paid Leave