Zeno Group Seeks Senior Account Executive, Consumer (Chicago)
ABOUT THE JOB
We are seeking a creative and strategic Senior Account Executive to join our expanding consumer team. You will succeed at Zeno if you are highly creative, fearless, resourceful, tenacious, and bring expertise in traditional PR 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.
Specifically, the person in this role will:
Manage multiple projects simultaneously meeting deadlines and budgets
Demonstrate ability to keep active pulse on the Gen Z media and pop culture landscape, bringing proactive, creative and strategic thinking to teams as applicable
Build strong relationships with client and vendor contacts and proactively manage correspondence
Demonstrate tactical proficiency in media relations, including creating and driving both traditional and social media outreach plans; develop and manage media relations programs spanning consumer, trade, business and vertical press
Develop materials such as news releases, fact sheets, pitches, message maps and other media materials as needed
Assist in research, development and writing of program plans; Actively participate in brainstorms
Practice effective project management while working with other team members and show an understanding of the “big picture” of client programs
Coach AEs, AAEs and interns and demonstrate ability to supervise and delegate tasks as necessary
Commit to continuous learning and improvement of leadership skills; set and pursue stretch goals
ABOUT YOU
PR is your passion and you have at least 3 years of experience in PR or related agency experience; work with Gen Z or tech brand a plus
You love media relations and building strong relationships with reporters in the Consumer/Lifestyle/Tech vertical
You’re digitally savvy, personally and professionally. You are in the know about what’s happening in pop culture, particularly what is trending for Gen Z
People recognize your collaborative spirit, and the way you thrive in close team environment
You’re driven and detail-oriented, and you possess the ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully meet deadlines
You have demonstrated the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and the ability to “think on your feet” and respond quickly as business factors shift
Confident in writing skills, capable of crafting everything from email newsletters to press releases
Desire to commit to the continuous learning and improvement of your leadership skills, and you want to set and pursue stretch goals
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ABOUT US
Zeno Group is a 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.
Zeno Group is a place where careers are built and lives are lived. We cultivate our fearless culture to ensure greater diversity, equity and inclusion across the entire agency and the industry. Zeno is for everyone. Winner of our industry’s most coveted awards including the 2021 PRWeek Agency of the Year and a two-time winner of PRWeek’s Best Places to Work, Zeno has been previously named Creative Agency of the Year by PRovoke and recognized twice by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Zeno is a DJE Holdings Company.
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.