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Wachsman is a global communications and strategy consultancy focused on advising Founders and Executives at the cutting edge of emerging, transformative technologies.
Built for the digital and decentralised age, we provide our clients with advisory services spanning strategic and communications consulting, PR and media relations, reputation and issues management, investor relations, and policy communications. We enable them to establish and defend their industry position as they drive digital transformation and navigate new challenges and opportunities.
Founded in 2015, and with regional headquarters in London, New York, Dublin, Geneva, and Singapore, Wachsman is a trusted advisor to some of the world’s most innovative companies. We help rapidly scaling firms at key moments in their journey, including in market entry, fundraising, commercial partnerships, change management, product launches, mergers and acquisitions, corporate repositioning, and regulatory compliance.
Born in the blockchain industry, Wachsman has grown to become a critical partner to a wide array of start-ups and scale-ups, challengers and disruptors across verticals including fintech, payments and financial services, data management, energy and climate tech, e-sports and gaming, arts and entertainment, social media, real estate, law, and healthcare.
We are looking for an ambitious, highly skilled strategic communications professional to join our team in London as Wachsman continues to grow. This is a synchronised hybrid position with team members attending our Shoreditch office on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each week with the option to work from home on Wednesday and Friday. As a key member of our London presence, you’ll be onboarding new clients, coaching and mentoring teammates, and contributing to our office culture, all while offering exceptional client service.
What the role involves:
- Assisting in the planning and execution of highly successful global PR campaigns.
- Drafting, editing, and issuing press materials.
- Dealing with enquiries from press, clients, new business and external organisations.
- Researching and creating narratives for pitching to global reporters
- Conducting one-on-one client engagement regularly.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with influential media to secure and grow coverage.
- Conducting meetings with clients and new business.
- Supporting and training junior team members.
Skills & Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years’ PR experience agency or in-house.
- Exceptional work ethic and motivation to excel in a fast-paced environment.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication with a strong interest in finance and technology.
- Strong track record of securing media coverage and experience in developing relationships with reporters.
- Ability to think strategically when developing global PR campaigns.
- Ability to communicate clearly and present complex information in a concise and clear form.
- Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to work well in a team and mentor junior team members.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Company Benefits:
- Competitive salary (exceeding London Living Wage)
- Synchronised hybrid model - option to work from home on Wednesday & Friday
- Budget for home office equipment
- 25 days holidays, plus UK bank holidays and St Patrick's Day (additional day off in March)
- Birthday Day Off
- Summer Fridays
- Company-assigned Apple laptop and iPhone
- ClassPass subsidy
- Cycle to work scheme plus free bike storage at the office
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced Workplace Pension Scheme
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Sabbatical of up to 3 months available to long-term employees (+4 years)
- Company-sponsored social activities throughout the year
