About The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Account Executive to support our Corporate team. You'll collaborate within the team, provide sound counsel and recommendations to clients, and drive results inclusive of traditional and emerging public relations tactics.
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.
Responsibilities:
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.
Develop key messages in keeping with clients' objectives and craft and develop newsworthy pieces based off the key messaging.
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 other media materials, fact sheets, message maps and other materials as needed.
About You:
3-5 years of experience in corporate PR and financial services industry experience required.
Agency experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree in public relations or related communications field.
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.
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.
Strong presentation skills, with experience working directly with clients and actively participating in client meetings.
$52,000 - $78,000 a year
An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.
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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 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 Groupis committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.