Zama is looking for a PR & Communications Director. Reporting to the COO, and working closely with the VP Marketing, your job will include:

• Help shape Zama’s voice: Define and execute strategic media initiatives that position Zama as a category-defining player in privacy and confidentiality tech for crypto. Continuously refine key narratives in response to the evolving Web3 discourse.

• Create and implement press-worthy international and trade media initiatives by identifying key business talking points and periodically calibrating messaging.

• Identify and develop a drumbeat of stories to support business goals, leverage newsjacking for opportunistic media coverage, and push key messaging into press.

• Build and maintain a roster of target publications, journalists, and organisations to strengthen Zama’s PR networks.

• Expand our influence: Develop and maintain a curated roster of top-tier journalists, crypto-native influencers, podcasts, newsletters, DAOs, and media communities across DeFi, FHE, ZK, privacy tech, and blockchain infrastructure.

• Drive results in external relations by positioning key leadership as keynote speakers, panellists, or judges at major industry events.

• Develop creative stories for trade and industry publications that increase brand and executive visibility.

• Manage content creation for key communication channels, including press releases, pitches, media responses, bylines, and blogs for Zama spokespeople.

• Handle media requests from trade, UK, and international press in a timely manner.

• Build and sustain strong relationships with media outlets and journalists in both trade and mainstream sectors, in the UK and internationally.

• Monitor, report on, and maintain media coverage results.

• Engage with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure a consistent and accurate flow of information.

• Support the development of internal and staff communications initiatives and collateral.

• Elevate Zama at major Web3 events: Position Zama executives as keynote speakers, panelists, and judges at global summits such as ETHGlobal, ZK Summit, Devcon, and Token2049.

• Provide PR counsel and support to the Leadership Team, including drafting reactive responses and managing crisis communications.

• Collaborate with Zama’s external PR agency to amplify media campaigns, set OKRs, and report on performance.

• Demonstrate experience planning and managing global PR campaigns.

• Establish media messaging frameworks that align with ongoing commercial strategy.

• Prepare PR reports for the board and investors to support the business’s need to evidence growth and traction.

• At least eight years of relevant work experience in an in-house or agency PR team at account director level (or above) with deep knowledge in web3 and crypto PR and messaging;

• Ideally a native English speaker or someone with a demonstrated track record of working in English; French proficiency a plus;

• Startup/scaleup PR experience;

• Familiarity with media databases, forward features and press request tools such as ResponseSource, Cision, Gorkana, etc.;

• Ability to build good relationships with key influencers, industry voices, media outlets and journalists;

• Skilled in using PR to drive business results;

• Efficiency in copywriting, editing, and proofreading;

• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise workload as required; and

• Strong awareness of PR, social media, and SEO best practices.

📋 Step 1: The Application Form
Start your journey by filling out our application form. This is your chance to introduce yourself and showcase your unique skills and experiences.

🏆 Step 2: The Challenge
Next up, tackle our challenge! This is where you can shine and show us how you approach and solve real-world problems.

💼 Step 3: The Technical Interview
Dive deep into your technical knowledge with our team. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your expertise and passion for the field.

🤝 Step 4: Cultural Fit & Compensation Chat
Meet with our COO to discuss our company culture and explore how you can thrive with us. We’ll also discuss compensation to ensure we’re on the same page.

🛠️ Step 5: The Trial
Visit us in Paris over two days. This trial helps us see your practical skills in action and how you handle challenges.

🔍 Step 6: The Reference Check & Offer
As a final step, we’ll conduct a reference check to confirm your qualifications and past experiences. If all goes well, you will get an offer soon.

We provide more details on our process here. Exceptional candidates will hear from us as we advance through the recruitment process.

Zama values and promotes diversity. We give everyone a fair chance to be evaluated on their professional, academic, and personal skills. Our aim is to make the hiring process as pleasant, stress-free, and friendly as possible, even if the process is longer and more involved than you might find elsewhere.