Communications Manager - Fribourg, Schweiz - 21

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Fribourg, Schweiz

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Schneider

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

is the world's leader in providing access to crypto through simple and easy to use products.

is the parent company of 21Shares, the world's largest issuer of cryptocurrency exchange traded products (ETPs) - which is powered by Onyx, a proprietary technology platform used to issue and operate cryptocurrency ETPs for 21Shares and third parties.

The company is registered in Zug, Switzerland with offices in Zurich and New York. was founded in 2018 by Hany Rashwan and Ophelia Snyder. Cathie Wood, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer of ARK Invest is a board member.

About the Role:

, parent company of 21Shares, is looking for a
Communications Manager, with public relations and media experience. The Communications Manager will join a fast paced and nimble in-house Communications/PR team supporting our and 21Shares brands. This highly motivated person will support the team in externally promoting our products and brands to the business, finance, technology and crypto press. In addition, this role will help coordinate critical timelines, calendars and preparation for industry events, awards submissions, as well as news coordination with our social and marketing teams.

Who You Are:

Thoughtful and excited for a challenge
Extreme attention to detail
Exceptional writing and editing skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment

What You Will Be Doing:

Execute the overall communications strategy for / 21Shares
Write and update press releases and other press and marketing materials
Coordinate speaking opportunities and media outreach at external events working closely with the Marketing team and PR agencies
Organize and maintain industry conference/events/awards calendar and help identify opportunities to place key executives at events that will support greater company objectives
Develop close working relationships with PR agencies on:
Monitoring industry news and flag issues and trends and relevant coverage, track and maintain media coverage
Media pitches for reporters
Rapid commentary opportunities
Brainstorming ideas on ways to leverage / 21Shares product initiatives
Develop strong relationship with with other departments (Sales, Product, Engineering, Research) for commentary, thought leadership and review

Requirement:

Minimum of 5 years of experience at a PR agency or inhouse at a fintech or crypto company
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or Public Relations
Strong writing skills required
Become a crypto nerd have the desire to follow and understand current events and how the media covers them
Ability to communicate newsworthy topics to the press
Experience and understanding of the crypto industry is a plus
Startup mentality and experience a plus
Preexisting relationships with reporters in the business, finance, technology and crypto sectors
Fluent in English; preferably also in German / French