PR and Media Specialist (Web3)

About Hashed Emergent

Hashed Emergent is an early stage venture capital fund focused on investing in companies at the intersection of Web2 and Web3 in emerging markets, particularly India. Based in Bangalore, Singapore and Dubai, our team of diverse professionals is dedicated to empowering builders who are enabling the mass adoption of blockchain and accelerating the decentralised future.

As a part of Hashed, one of the most active blockchain-focused investment firms in the world, we leverage a broad breadth of experience and a large professional network to offer the best support to our portfolio companies.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Public Relations Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive PR strategies that align with clients' goals, enhancing their visibility and reputation.
• Media Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and influencers across web3 trade press and journalists across tech, business and mainstream media (digital publications, podcasts, video, etc.) to ensure positive media coverage and strategic partnerships for clients.
• Content Creation: Craft compelling press releases, articles, and media pitches that effectively communicate clients' initiatives, achievements, and goals to the target audience.
• Event Management: Help curate strategic event presence and work one-on-one with client representatives to secure, conceptualize, and optimize speaking opportunities at leading industry events.
• Campaign Management: Manage both digital and in-real-life (IRL) campaigns and press events, ensuring they align with client objectives and deliver measurable results.
• Proactive Pitching: Secure thought leadership opportunities across media, podcasts, and events.
• Stakeholder Management: Coordinate all relevant internal and external parties, anticipating needs and timelines for successful execution.
• Crisis Management: Develop and execute crisis communication plans to effectively manage any potential PR issues and safeguard clients' reputations.
• Trend Monitoring: Stay updated on industry trends and news to identify PR opportunities and ensure clients' messaging is timely and relevant.
• Market Analysis: Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends and make appropriate recommendations on how to insert clients into trending conversations.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with content, network, events, and partnership teams to ensure cohesive and consistent communication across all channels for clients.
• Client Account Management: Oversee client accounts, ensuring their needs are met through strategic engagements and effective communication.

Qualifications:

• Possesses 4-6 years of experience in public relations, having worked in a PR agency or organization.
• Exhibits excellent communication, writing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives.
• Has an established network across Web3 and mainstream media outlets, journalists, and key opinion leaders in the Indian and MENA markets.
• Holds a deep understanding of the media landscape, including digital, print, and broadcast, with a keen ability to navigate and leverage each effectively.
• Successful track record of leading initiatives across brand comms, news campaigns, and thought leadership — ie. crafting brand assets, executing all media outreach and coordination, stakeholder management, and securing earned speaking engagements.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle crisis communication with poise and professionalism.
• A strong team player with the ability to work cross-functionally and contribute to various aspects of the business.