Transform Group, a leading public relations firm in the blockchain industry, is seeking a remote, full-time PR Account coordinator in the United States or Canada. The candidate must have excellent soft- and writing skills, some PR experience and be passionate about blockchain technology. The ideal candidate knows how to tell a story, is excited about new technology, has great attention to detail and love for a fast-paced environment. In this position, the Account Coordinator will have promising growth opportunities based on performance. This is an opportunity to help grow a team and actively participate and collaborate in the company’s fast-growth. Transform Group has a strong startup mentality and we foster each of our employee’s interests for their career growth. TransformGroup is an equal opportunity employer.
About Transform Group
Transform Group is the only mainstream business and consumer PR firm with deep roots in the blockchain industry. Transform Group has worked with more than 300 blockchain companies including Aeternity, Augur, Bancor, Bittrex, Counterparty, Dash, Decentral/Jaxx, Ethereum, Factom, Giga Watt, Golem Network, Gnosis, Gyft, Incent, KnCMiner, Kraken, Lisk, Mastercoin/Omni, MaidSafe, Qtum, Rivetz, SALT Lending, ShapeShift, Storj, Syscoin, Swarm and WAX Token. Transform Group has remote teams in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York, and Puerto Rico. For additional information, visit https://transformgroup.com/
Responsibilities:
- Support multiple PR accounts and oversee day-to-day activities
- Assist senior team in managing PR strategies, messaging and timelines
- Write press materials, including bios, fact sheets, media alerts, press releases, etc.
- Write newsworthy pitches with strategic story angles
- Assist in delivery of PR goals for client campaigns
- Research and analyze industry trends and track competitor news
- Identify strategic messaging, positioning and media placements for clients
- Report to executive team on results and internal team and client needs
- Manage and help build media lists and editorial calendars
- Oversee and train juniors in briefing docs, press materials, monthly reports and high-level coverage reports for announcements
- Assist in new business meetings and proposals when needed
Qualifications:
- Excellent social skills
- Excellent written and oral communication as well as editing skills
- Previous experience or PR internship is preferred
- Relationships with business and tech reporters;blockchain media is a plus
- Understanding and interest in blockchain technology and applications
- Impeccable client service and communication skills and ability to project client needs
- Autonomous and also able to manage up
- Excellent time management and organizational skills;ability to meet deadlines
- Detail-oriented with great follow up skills
- Proficiency using Google Search, Drive, working spreadsheets
- BA/BS in communications, public relations, journalism, business or relevant field preferred
Please share a resume, writing samples and samples of secured media coverage. Positions are also available at other experience levels.