Account Executive, Brand
Zeno Group, Chicago, IL, United States
Zeno Group is the fiercely independent and global, integrated communications agency, born from PR. We bring together the boldest and brightest talent to help clients across industries and sectors unleash the power of strategic communications. Guided by our “Fearless Pursuit of the Unexpected,” we push the boundaries to achieve real business value and societal impact for clients. Winner of the industry’s most coveted awards including the 2024 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Large Agency of the Year, 2023 PRWeek Purpose Agency of the Year, 2022 PRWeek Global Agency of the Year, 2022 PRovoke Best Large Agency to Work For in North America and a three-time winner of PRWeek’s Best Places to Work. Zeno has also been previously recognized by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Zeno is a DJE Holdings Company.
Job Description Account Executive, Brand As an Account Executive, Brand at Zeno, you’ll be responsible for maintaining a broad scope of day-to-day account work, including media relations, tracking, reporting and social media monitoring. You will collaborate within the team, drive results inclusive of traditional and emerging public relations tactics, and develop a comprehensive understanding of your accounts – their business, products, markets, and industry influencers. In addition, you will convey this knowledge credibly to members of your account team and to the media in order to drive media relations results.
About The Role Client & Account Support
Support day-to-day client communications.
Communicate proactively with account teams to ensure alignment on timelines, deliverables, and priorities.
Participate in client calls and meetings, with growing responsibility and comfort presenting updates, ideas, and results.
Develop a strong understanding of client businesses, including industry landscape, competitors, products, and target audiences.
Project Management & Team Support
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.
Support teams with administrative and organizational tasks, including timelines, trackers, agendas, recaps, and status documents.
Serve as a key point of coordination across internal teams, vendors, and external partners.
Provide guidance and mentorship to Assistant Account Executives and interns, including delegating tasks as appropriate.
Media Relations & Storytelling
Execute media relations programs across consumer media verticals.
Research, write, draft, and edit media materials including press releases, fact sheets, pitches, message maps, and briefing documents.
Craft thoughtful pitch drafts and build and maintain media lists (experience with Cision and/or Muck Rack preferred).
Reporting & Measurement
Compile, track, and report campaign results, including media coverage, event metrics, and performance summaries.
Maintain coverage trackers and assist with post-campaign reporting and analysis.
Integrated Communications
Actively participate in brainstorms and contribute creative ideas to client programs and campaigns.
Support the research, development, and execution of integrated communications plans.
Understand and apply general principles of marketing, business, and public relations within integrated campaigns.
About You
2+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or a similar agency environment.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with sharp attention to detail.
Comfortable presenting to clients and engaging professionally in meetings and live environments.
Collaborative, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
Ability to think on your feet and adapt quickly as priorities shift.
Excellent writer with the ability to craft clear, compelling communications.
Media‑savvy, with interest or experience in consumer media.
Level 03 Pay Range: $55,000-$70,000 USD/yr.
About Our Benefits Healthy, happy employees make Zeno better, so we have programs that support physical, mental and financial wellness. Our culture and benefits are designed to promote flexibility, celebrate diversity and support work/life balance. We offer a variety of medical, dental and vision insurance with prescription plans, as well as short and long‑term disability. Our Be Kind to Your Mind program focuses on mental health, providing a paid subscription to Headspace and access to mental health providers and other services through a best‑in‑class employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic self to Zeno and participate in our employee resource groups which build communities for sharing and support. And while we love our work, we believe in the restorative power of time off with generous vacation, paid holidays and self‑care time. Employees are supported in their pursuit of financial wellness with a 401(k) plan, pretax flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, life insurance and free access to a certified financial coach. And our unique ZenoFit program provides a monthly allowance to fund activities in your personal life that bring you joy and keep you healthy. These and other benefits are available to non‑temporary employees in the US.
Zeno Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job‑related criteria without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, military, or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. We invite all applicants to voluntarily self‑identify their race, ethnicity, and gender. Submission of the information on this form is strictly voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. Information obtained will be retained in a confidential file and separate from personnel records. This information may only be used in accordance with the provision of applicable federal laws, executive orders, and regulations. If you want more information about any of the sections, please check with a company representative.
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Job Description Account Executive, Brand As an Account Executive, Brand at Zeno, you’ll be responsible for maintaining a broad scope of day-to-day account work, including media relations, tracking, reporting and social media monitoring. You will collaborate within the team, drive results inclusive of traditional and emerging public relations tactics, and develop a comprehensive understanding of your accounts – their business, products, markets, and industry influencers. In addition, you will convey this knowledge credibly to members of your account team and to the media in order to drive media relations results.
About The Role Client & Account Support
Support day-to-day client communications.
Communicate proactively with account teams to ensure alignment on timelines, deliverables, and priorities.
Participate in client calls and meetings, with growing responsibility and comfort presenting updates, ideas, and results.
Develop a strong understanding of client businesses, including industry landscape, competitors, products, and target audiences.
Project Management & Team Support
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.
Support teams with administrative and organizational tasks, including timelines, trackers, agendas, recaps, and status documents.
Serve as a key point of coordination across internal teams, vendors, and external partners.
Provide guidance and mentorship to Assistant Account Executives and interns, including delegating tasks as appropriate.
Media Relations & Storytelling
Execute media relations programs across consumer media verticals.
Research, write, draft, and edit media materials including press releases, fact sheets, pitches, message maps, and briefing documents.
Craft thoughtful pitch drafts and build and maintain media lists (experience with Cision and/or Muck Rack preferred).
Reporting & Measurement
Compile, track, and report campaign results, including media coverage, event metrics, and performance summaries.
Maintain coverage trackers and assist with post-campaign reporting and analysis.
Integrated Communications
Actively participate in brainstorms and contribute creative ideas to client programs and campaigns.
Support the research, development, and execution of integrated communications plans.
Understand and apply general principles of marketing, business, and public relations within integrated campaigns.
About You
2+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or a similar agency environment.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with sharp attention to detail.
Comfortable presenting to clients and engaging professionally in meetings and live environments.
Collaborative, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
Ability to think on your feet and adapt quickly as priorities shift.
Excellent writer with the ability to craft clear, compelling communications.
Media‑savvy, with interest or experience in consumer media.
Level 03 Pay Range: $55,000-$70,000 USD/yr.
About Our Benefits Healthy, happy employees make Zeno better, so we have programs that support physical, mental and financial wellness. Our culture and benefits are designed to promote flexibility, celebrate diversity and support work/life balance. We offer a variety of medical, dental and vision insurance with prescription plans, as well as short and long‑term disability. Our Be Kind to Your Mind program focuses on mental health, providing a paid subscription to Headspace and access to mental health providers and other services through a best‑in‑class employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic self to Zeno and participate in our employee resource groups which build communities for sharing and support. And while we love our work, we believe in the restorative power of time off with generous vacation, paid holidays and self‑care time. Employees are supported in their pursuit of financial wellness with a 401(k) plan, pretax flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, life insurance and free access to a certified financial coach. And our unique ZenoFit program provides a monthly allowance to fund activities in your personal life that bring you joy and keep you healthy. These and other benefits are available to non‑temporary employees in the US.
Zeno Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job‑related criteria without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, military, or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. We invite all applicants to voluntarily self‑identify their race, ethnicity, and gender. Submission of the information on this form is strictly voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. Information obtained will be retained in a confidential file and separate from personnel records. This information may only be used in accordance with the provision of applicable federal laws, executive orders, and regulations. If you want more information about any of the sections, please check with a company representative.
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