Sr. Account Executive, Corporate Communication

Zeno Group

ABOUT US:

Zeno Group, is a global integrated communications agency born from PR. Our core areas of expertise span industries and marketing channels across consumer, healthcare, corporate and technology. We are proud to represent a diverse roster of clients from start-up companies to global brands. Zeno Group is part of the Daniel J. Edelman family of companies.

We pride ourselves on being the agency of choice for the boldest and brightest and we’re committed to a culture that inspires transformative work, delivering true business value for our clients. We are fearless, committed, collaborative, fast and fun. At Zeno, you will partner with and learn from the best minds in the industry. If you’re passionate about your work, creative, innovative and ready to be fearless then working at Zeno could be a great opportunity for you.

Zeno Group is a 2016 PRWeek Best Place to Work, three-time winner of Mid-size Agency of the Year and SABRE’s 2016 and 2011 Creative Agency of the Year. We’re nimble entrepreneurs who collaborate around the world and stand alone as a truly global midsize agency.

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Position Details

Sr. Account Executive, Corporate Communication
Job
Full-time
Office/WFH
100% remote
1/5/2017
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

ABOUT THE JOB:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Account Executive to support our Corporate team in Chicago. You’ll collaborate within the team, provide sound counsel and recommendations to clients, and drive results inclusive of traditional and emerging public relations tactics.

Specific duties include:

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

ABOUT YOU:

You will succeed at Zeno if you are fearless, resourceful, tenacious, have an understanding of traditional and non-traditional PR tactics and the media landscape, and drive great results for clients while building great relationships with your clients and your team.

  • Bachelor’s degree in public relations or related communications field 
  • 3-5 years of experience in PR; agency experience with corporate clients preferred 
  • Excellent writing skills, demonstrated experience crafting newsworthy pitches, releases, contributed articles 
  • Proven success in building relationships with members of the media, and driving results for clients 
  • Strong presentation skills, with experience working directly with clients and actively participating in client meetings 
  • 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, fearless in presenting a point of view in brainstorms 
  • Proficient in MS Office, specifically PowerPoint 
  • Highly organized

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS:

Zeno Group offers a creative and differentiating benefits package including a variety of medical and dental choices, vacation, optional 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.

Zeno Group's culture is innovative and energetic. If you thrive on a creative challenge and are looking for an opportunity that offers plenty of growth potential and career development, then we are looking for you!


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