PR & Communications Associate - Contractor

1 month ago
Contract
Junior
Sales and Business Development
CoinMarketCap

CoinMarketCap

CoinMarketCap is the leading source for crypto market data, providing accurate and unbiased information for users to make informed decisions in the cryptocurrency space.

IT Services
11-50
Founded 2013

Description

  • Pitch CMC products, articles, research, and thought leadership to journalists.
  • Secure CMC quotes and commentary in news coverage around market, macro, and crypto trends.
  • Track daily macro and market news to identify reactive newsjacking opportunities.
  • Build and maintain media lists and a contacts database or CRM.
  • Identify and pitch CMC spokespeople for conference and side-event speaking slots.
  • Track relevant event calendars and submission deadlines.
  • Support logistics and briefing for confirmed speaking engagements.
  • Pitch CMC for podcast appearances, TV interviews, and online features.
  • Draft and edit press releases, manage distribution and embargoes, and handle press inbox inquiries.
  • Turn CMC proprietary data into pitchable stories, reports, and data points.
  • Monitor media mentions, create clip reports, track share of voice, and prepare basic KPI reporting.
  • Prepare talking points, briefing docs, and Q&A materials for spokespeople.
  • Identify and submit nominations for awards and rankings.
  • Coordinate with marketing, social, research, and product teams to amplify earned media.
  • Support senior staff with crisis and reactive communications on sensitive or breaking issues.

Requirements

  • ~1–2 years of experience in PR, communications, journalism, or media, in agency or in-house roles.
  • Strong written English and the ability to draft pitches and press releases quickly.
  • Genuine interest in crypto/Web3, fintech, and markets.
  • Comfort tracking news and working at the pace of a 24/7 market.
  • Highly organized, proactive, and able to juggle multiple pitches and deadlines.
  • Nice to have: existing media or podcast contacts.
  • Nice to have: additional languages.
  • Nice to have: data literacy.
  • Remote working.

Benefits

  • Remote working.

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