Account Supervisor, Beauty and Lifestyle PR

Zeno Group

ABOUT US:

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 2021 PRovoke Global Creative Agency of the Year, 2021 PRovoke North American Agency of the Year, 2021 PRWeek Agency of the Year, and a two-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.

https://www.zenogroup.com/


Position Details

Account Supervisor, Beauty and Lifestyle PR
Job
Full-time
12/1/2021
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

About the Job:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Account Executive or Account Supervisor to support Consumer clients. You will collaborate within the team, provide sound counsel and recommendation to clients 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 will convey this knowledge credibly to members of your account team and to the media, driving media relations results. You'll also be expected to mentor junior level team members assigned to your accounts.

Responsibilities:

  • Build strong relationships with client and vendor contacts and proactively manage correspondence 
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, completing them on time and on budget 
  • Develop and manage media relations programs 
  • Overseeing daily and monthly monitoring reports 
  • Research, interview, write and edit news releases as well as media materials 
  • Develop key messages in keeping with clients' objectives and craft newsworthy pieces around key messaging 
  • Practice effective project management while working with other team members and understand the 'big picture' of client programs 
  • Coach junior employees and demonstrate ability to supervise and delegate tasks appropriately

About You:

  • You have an understanding of traditional and non-traditional PR tactics and the converged media landscape 
  • You are resourceful and tenacious when it comes to delivering results for clients and your team 
  • Building strong relationships is in your DNA and you are a true partner to both clients and your team 
  • You have earned a Bachelor’s degree 
  • PR is your passion, and you have 5-7 years of experience; agency experience preferred 
  • People recognize your excellent writing and verbal communication skills 
  • You have earned media placements by crafting newsworthy pitches, releases, contributed articles 
  • A “Can do” attitude and a collaborative spirit is what you’re all about 
  • You have organizational skills that keep everything humming along 
  • You’re collaborative in spirit, and results driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines 
  • The ability to think strategically, creatively and holistically about client programs is something that inspires you 
  • You have the courage to be fearless in presenting a point of view in brainstorms

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS:

Zeno Group offers a creative and differentiating benefits package including a variety of medical and dental choices, vacation, and sick time. We also offer a 401(k) plan, pretax flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, a prescription drug benefit plan, a vision plan, long-term and short-term disability, life insurance and programs that support flexibility and promote work/life balance. In addition, our unique ZenoFit wellness program offers financial support to pursue the wellness activity of your choice.



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