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Senior Account Executive, Corporate Affairs

ZN001 Zeno US, Chicago, IL, USA

Pay: $65,000-$80,000/yr

Job type: Temporary


Senior Account Executive, Corporate Affairs

As a Senior Account Executive, Corporate Affairs at Zeno, you will collaborate within the team and drive results inclusive of traditional and emerging public relations tactics. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of your accounts – their business, products, markets, and industry influencers, and you will convey this knowledge credibly to members of your account team and to the media in order to drive media relations results.
Responsibilities

Develop and manage media relations programs including maintaining quality programs with trade, business, and vertical press and sustain key editorial contacts.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and complete them on time and on budget.
Plan and implement press conferences, seminars, speakers’ bureau, and other special events.
Practice effective project management while working with other team members and understand the “big picture” of the client program.
Research, interview, write, and edit news releases and other media materials, fact sheets, message maps, and other materials as needed.
Assist with new business.
Build strong relationships with client and vendor contacts & proactively manage correspondence.
Coach junior employees and demonstrate ability to supervise & delegate tasks as necessary.
Qualifications

3+ years of experience in PR; agency experience with corporate clients preferred.
Collaborative spirit, results driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work against deadlines.
Demonstrates the ability to think strategically, creatively and holistically about client programs.
Is fearless in presenting a point of view in brainstorms.
Excellent writing skills, demonstrated experience crafting newsworthy pitches, releases, contributed articles.
Highly organized.
Proficient in MSOffice, specifically PowerPoint.
Proven success in building relationships with members of the media and driving results for clients.
Salary & Benefits

Pay Range: $65,000-$80,000 USD/yr. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region‑specific 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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