smagas
Head Of Pr & Communications (Crypto / Fin Tech)
PR & Communications Lead with 8+ years of experience specializing in the crypto and fintech sectors. Proven track record of securing thousands of Tier-1 media placements (Forbes, Bloomberg, Reuters) for top-10 exchanges like KuCoin, Bitget, and MEXC. Expert in navigating high-stakes environments, having led crisis communications for KuCoin during the FTX collapse, successfully protecting brand reputation and user trust.
Open to full-time remote and on-site opportunities. Eligible to work in the EU (Italy, Milan).
Experience: 11 years
Yearly salary: $0
Hourly rate: $0
Nationality: 🌏 Remote
Residency: 🇮🇹 Italy
Experience
Global PR Lead via MagasPR
MEXC 2025 - 2026
Directed a global PR strategy that directly supported the exchange's growth to a Top-7 spot trading venue on CMC. Secured high-impact placements in Forbes, CNBC, and Business Insider to build market trust and drive brand visibility in a hyper-competitive environment. Developed and executed executive communications and news-driven campaigns that positioned MEXC leadership as key voices in the crypto landscape.
Global PR Lead via MagasPR
Bitget 2023 - 2025
Architected and executed a global PR strategy that secured 2,400+ media placements (Bloomberg, Forbes, Reuters), supporting the company's growth to become the #1 derivatives exchange by volume on CMC. Launched an executive positioning program for the Managing Director, securing regular appearances on CNBC Crypto World and establishing them as a go-to industry expert. Drove targeted media campaigns and reputation management initiatives that directly reinforced Bitget's market leadership narrative.
Global PR Lead via MagasPR
KuCoin 2021 - 2022
Led high-stakes crisis communications during the FTX collapse. Developed and executed a rapid- response media strategy to counter FUD across Tier-1 outlets, successfully reaffirming KuCoin's stability and preventing a user bank run. Directed the PR strategy that supported KuCoin's growth from a Top-10 to a Top-3 global exchange, securing 1,600+ placements in outlets like Bloomberg, Reuters, and TechCrunch. Established the CEO as a trusted industry voice during extreme market volatility by creating a targeted thought leadership platform, significantly strengthening public trust.
Skills
communications
strategy
marketing
english
russian