PR Associate - CIS/CEE region

CIS Region / Eastern Europe

Communications – Communications /

Full-time Onsite or Remote /

Hybrid

Support regional PR activities, including proactive media outreach, media interviews, announcements, award nominations, as well as securing speaking engagements and podcast opportunities for our company's spokespeople in CEE and CIS countries
Work closely with regional marketing teams to support local announcements, and liaise with external teams and business units for PR campaigns and announcements.
Generate high-impact thought leadership opportunities
Create new PR campaigns and amplify existing campaigns
Support CEE and CIS PR activities
Support the implementation of global PR activities at a regional level
Establish and maintain relationships with CIS and CEE media outlets and journalists
Proactive pitching, reactive handling and active media monitoring, analyzing and reporting PR coverage and outcomes
Plan and execute virtual and in-person media events' strategy, coordinating and managing the pre-event promotion, on-the-day management, and post-event follow-up activities
Manage PR agencies, set tasks, develop regional strategies, and handle briefing and reporting
Connect business priorities, objectives and key messages for events

Minimum 5 years of relevant PR experience in the crypto/payments/fintech industries or PR Agencies
Expert knowledge of CIS and CEE financial/crypto media landscape
An interest in and general knowledge of the cryptocurrency/blockchain industry
Proven media and influencer relations skills, solid copy-writing and editing skills
3-5 years of in-person and virtual event management and planning experience, at least some of which has been gained through large, fintech events
Experience using media monitoring tools (i.e. Cision) to create daily/weekly reports for organizational leadership
Proficiency or experience in Google Workspace applications (Google Docs and Sheets)
Excellent project and time management skills; able to prioritize and work under pressure
A strategic thinker with the motivation and drive to own and execute initiatives
Work independently and collaborate with regional marketing team members
Fluent English speaker
Bachelor's degree or higher