Senior Account Executive, Corporate Affairs

Zeno Group•Chicago, IL

About The Position

As a Senior Account Executive, Corporate Affairs at Zeno, you will support integrated communications programs for leading organizations across a variety of industries. Working closely with account teams, clients and media, you will help develop communications strategies, manage media relations efforts and contribute to programs that strengthen reputation and support business objectives. This role is ideal for a communications professional who enjoys both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. You'll have the opportunity to manage projects, build media relationships, mentor junior team members and contribute to high-impact corporate affairs programs.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in public relations, corporate communications or related fields; agency experience supporting corporate clients preferred.
Experience supporting media relations programs and pitching stories to business, trade or industry media.
Strong writing and editing skills, with experience developing pitches, news releases, contributed articles and other communications materials.
Proven success building relationships with media and helping drive results for clients.
Experience developing and executing communications programs that support business and reputational objectives.
Strong organizational and project management skills with experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to think strategically and contribute ideas that support client objectives and communications goals.
Strong presentation and communication skills with confidence sharing ideas and recommendations with clients and internal teams.
Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint.
Curiosity about business, media, communications and evolving industry trends.
Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn, contribute ideas and support team success.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting integrated communications campaigns across earned, owned and social channels.
Experience contributing to event planning, conference outreach or stakeholder engagement initiatives.
Familiarity with executive communications, thought leadership or corporate storytelling programs.
Experience supporting B2B, financial services, financial technology or other corporate-focused clients.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute media outreach programs, build relationships with business, trade and industry media and help identify opportunities that generate meaningful coverage.
Research, write and edit communications materials including news releases, fact sheets, messaging documents, contributed articles and other media materials.
Support day-to-day client work, helping manage timelines, deliverables and communications programs while ensuring high-quality execution.
Monitor industry trends, competitive activity and emerging issues to help inform communications strategies and identify opportunities for clients.
Support the planning and execution of media events, speaking opportunities, press conferences and other stakeholder engagement initiatives.
Contribute to new business efforts, proposal development and agency initiatives that help strengthen client relationships and support growth.
Support and mentor junior team members while contributing to a collaborative environment that encourages learning, development and high-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 activities