Public Relations Intern (UK)

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 • 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

What we offer (on successful completion of the internship)