Assistant Account Executive, Brand

Zeno Group • Chicago, IL

411d • $40,000 - $51,000

About The Position

The Assistant Account Executive at Zeno Group is a full-time entry-level position focused on traditional public relations. The role involves writing, media relations, and managing day-to-day account work for multiple clients. The ideal candidate will be resourceful and tenacious, with a strong understanding of PR tactics and the media landscape, aiming to drive results and build relationships with clients and team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Previous internship experience in public relations or a related field.
• Excellent writing skills, with experience crafting pitches, releases, and contributed articles.
• Strong verbal communication skills and organizational abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Solid grasp of basic public relations tools and their impact on clients.

Nice To Haves

• Previous agency experience with consumer clients.
• Experience with social media management.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain media coverage lists and trackers.
• Collaborate with team members to create strategy, implement plans, and execute PR campaigns, initiatives, & events.
• Demonstrate a general knowledge of social media tools.
• Prepare client status & activity reports, compile media & competitor coverage, & coordinate pitching.
• Research, outline, write, edit, & proofread materials, including media advisories, pitch letters/e-mails, biographies, reports, & fact sheets.
• Support new business as needed.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree