Account Supervisor, Corporate Affairs

Zeno Group•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Zeno Group is seeking an Account Supervisor, Corporate Affairs to lead day-to-day client initiatives across corporate reputation, public affairs, issues management, and executive visibility. This role involves working closely with clients, account teams, and cross-functional partners to shape communications strategies, manage integrated workstreams, and ensure successful execution across multiple projects. The ideal candidate is a communications professional who enjoys both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with opportunities to guide client initiatives, mentor junior team members, and help organizations achieve business and communications objectives.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, public affairs, or related fields within an agency or fast-paced communications environment.
3+ years of experience supporting Corporate Affairs, issues management, crisis communications, public affairs, or executive communications initiatives.
Experience developing and executing communications strategies that support organizational and business objectives.
Strong understanding of media relations, stakeholder engagement, and corporate communications.
Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills, with experience developing communications plans, messaging, bylined articles, executive content, and client-facing recommendations.
Experience building relationships with business and corporate media and delivering earned media results.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively about complex client challenges and opportunities.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with experience managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder groups.
Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members.
Collaborative and solutions-oriented, with a passion for helping organizations navigate complex communications challenges.

Nice To Haves

Experience working across consumer, technology, professional services, or B2B industries.
Experience supporting crisis communications, public affairs, or executive visibility initiatives.
Experience contributing to integrated campaigns spanning earned, owned, digital, and stakeholder engagement channels.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted day-to-day client contact, managing projects and workstreams while ensuring strong client service, high-quality execution, and alignment across teams.
Support the development of messaging and strategic initiatives that help organizations navigate industry issues, strengthen stakeholder trust, and achieve business objectives.
Develop and execute media outreach strategies, build relationships with business and corporate media, and support initiatives that increase awareness and influence among key audiences.
Monitor industry developments, competitor activity, and emerging issues to help clients anticipate challenges and identify opportunities.
Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver communications initiatives across earned, owned, digital, and executive channels.
Mentor and support junior team members while fostering a collaborative environment where individuals can learn, grow, and contribute to client success.
Help manage timelines, resources, deliverables, and budgets while ensuring accountability, efficiency, and quality work.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription plans
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Paid subscription to Headspace
Access to mental health providers and other services through a best-in-class employee assistance program
Generous vacation
Paid holidays
Self-care time
401(k) plan
Pretax flexible spending accounts
Tuition assistance
Life insurance
Free access to a certified financial coach
Monthly allowance for ZenoFit program