ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Account Executive 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.
Coach junior employees and demonstrate ability to supervise and delegate tasks appropriately.
Develop and manage media relations programs.
Develop key messages in keeping with clients' objectives and craft newsworthy pieces around key messaging.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, completing them on time and on budget.
Practice effective project management while working with other team members and understand the 'big picture' of client programs.
Develop and manage creator/influencer programs.
Research, interview, write and edit news releases as well as media materials.
QUALIFICATIONS:
PR is your passion, and you have 3-5 years of experience.
People recognize your excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
The ability to think strategically, creatively and holistically about client programs is something that inspires you.
You are collaborative in spirit, and results driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
You have the courage to be fearless in presenting a point of view in brainstorms.
You have earned a Bachelor's degree.
You have earned media placements by crafting newsworthy pitches, releases, contributed articles.
You have organizational skills that keep everything humming along.
PREFERENCES:
Previous agency experience.
Influencer program experience.
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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 2024PRWeekU.S. Outstanding Large Agency of the Year, 2023PRWeekPurpose Agency of the Year, 2022PRWeekGlobal Agency of the Year, 2022PRovokeBest Large Agency to Work For in North America and a three-time winner ofPRWeek'sBest Places to Work. Zeno has also been previously recognized by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Zeno is a DJE Holdings Company.
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 tuition assistance, life insurance and free access to a certified financial coach. And our unique Zeno Wellness program provides a monthly allowance to fund activities in your personal life that bring you joy and keep you healthy.