Communications Manager
Zürich, Switzerland
Full time
Office
Compensation is not specified
Description
Communications Manager at 21.co/21Shares
About the Role:
21.co, the parent company of 21Shares, is seeking a skilled Communications Manager with expertise in public relations and media relations. Join our dynamic in-house Communications/PR team and assist in promoting our brands to the business, finance, technology, and crypto press. This role will also involve coordinating industry events, managing timelines, and collaborating with our social and marketing teams. The position will be based in our Zurich office.
Who You Are:
- A creative and determined individual
- Meticulous with great attention to detail
- Excellent writing and editing abilities
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
What You Will Be Doing:
- Develop and implement the communications strategy for 21.co/21Shares
- Write and maintain press releases and marketing materials
- Coordinate speaking opportunities and media outreach at external events
- Manage industry conference and award schedules, identifying key executive opportunities
- Establish strong relationships with PR agencies
- Monitor industry news and trends
- Generate media pitches for reporters
- Identify rapid commentary opportunities
- Brainstorm ideas to leverage product initiatives
- Collaborate with other departments for thought leadership and review
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in PR, fintech, or crypto
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or Public Relations
- Strong writing skills
- Enthusiasm to stay updated on current events and media coverage
- Ability to communicate news-worthy topics to the press
- Knowledge of the crypto industry preferred
- Startup mentality and experience an advantage
- Pre-existing relationships with reporters in business, finance, technology, and crypto sectors
- Fluent in English, German/French proficiency preferable
Skills Required
21.co
Website
www.21.coCompany size
Not specified
Location
United States
Description
21.co is the world’s leader in providing access to crypto through simple and easy to use products. 21.co 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. 21.co 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.