Zeno Group Seeks Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Job Summary
We are seeking a Vice President to join our Corporate Practice in New York to support a broad range of client needs. In this role, you will be working on programs involving reputation management, executive leadership, internal communications, crisis communications, and national business media relations. You must think and do. We’re looking for masters of the craft, who are excellent people leaders, client counselors and will roll up their sleeves and stay close to the work.
Position Responsibilities
Secure, maintain and grow the business
Provide strategic counsel and guidance to clients, as well as to colleagues in the Zeno network, to ensure success
Lead the client service function for program planning, problem solving and strategic counsel
Execute national business media relations strategy for programs/projects
Maintain financial responsibility for accounts including forecasting and account profitability
Develop media relations strategy and conduct outreach for programs/projects
Understand key client industry issues relating to products, product categories, technologies, primary and potential competition and general issues facing the industry
Understand key competitors and their business strategies
Work across geographies and help shape direction and focus of practice
Identify new growth opportunities based on insights into the company, client, industry and economy
About You
You will succeed at Zeno if you are highly creative, fearless, resourceful, tenacious, and bring expertise in traditional PR and communications as well as a passion for emerging PR tactics. At Zeno, we believe in delivering value and results while building great relationships with clients and your team.
Bachelor’s degree
8-10 years of experience in Corporate PR, previous agency experience working with tech clients preferred
Must have a strong background in corporate communications and solid corporate media relations contacts
Knowledge of technology sector/industry
Must have an in-depth knowledge of reputation management and a working knowledge of traditional and non-traditional media.
A current track record of success in building relationships with national business media, and driving results for clients
Excellent writing skills, solid presentation skills, experience developing and delivering client presentations, including new business
A history of success in providing sound creative and strategic counsel to clients and building credibility with senior level client contacts
Collaborative spirit, results driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work against deadlines
Demonstrate the ability to think strategically, creatively and holistically about client programs
Proven leadership experience, mentoring and developing junior talent
Job 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.
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!
The Company
Zeno Group is a global, integrated communications agency, born from PR. The award-winning agency is committed to work that delivers true business value for clients across consumer, corporate, health and technology industries. Zeno was named 2019 Agency of the Year and Outstanding Midsize Agency of the Year by PRWeek as well as 2019 Agency of the Year and Midsize Agency of the Year at the SABRE Awards North America. Zeno also received high commendation as 2017 PRWeek International Agency of the Year, was named a Best Place to Work by PRWeek in 2016 and 2017 and received the distinguished Platinum SABRE Award for ‘Best in Show’ at the 2017 SABRE Awards North America. The agency was recognized at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity in 2018, winning a Bronze PR Cannes Lion, and in 2016, winning a Gold Cannes Lion and a Bronze PR Cannes Lion.
Zeno is a DJE Holdings Company. For more information, visit us at www.ZenoGroup.com. We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.
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