Senior Account Supervisor, Corporate Affairs

Zeno Group•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Zeno Group is seeking a Senior Account Supervisor, Corporate Affairs to lead integrated corporate communications programs for clients across various industries. This role involves shaping corporate narratives, counseling clients, developing communications programs that build trust with key stakeholders, and managing reputation management, executive visibility, media relations, and stakeholder communications. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on leadership, with opportunities to lead client workstreams, provide strategic counsel, mentor team members, and contribute to programs that strengthen reputation and support business objectives.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in corporate affairs, corporate communications, public relations or related fields within an agency or similar environment.
Experience leading the execution of corporate communications, reputation management, crisis and issues or public affairs programs.
Burgeoning ability to provide strategic recommendations and build trusted relationships with client stakeholders.
Experience running point on client workstreams and managing projects from strategy through execution.
Strong understanding of earned media, executive visibility, thought leadership and stakeholder communications.
Proven success building relationships with business, trade and industry media and securing meaningful coverage.
Exceptional writing, editing and presentation skills, with experience developing strategic recommendations, messaging and client-facing materials.
Strong project and account management skills, including experience managing budgets, timelines and multiple client priorities.
Experience mentoring, coaching and providing feedback to junior team members.
Ability to think strategically and creatively about complex business and communications challenges.
Collaborative and adaptable mindset with a curiosity for learning new industries and contributing ideas.

Nice To Haves

Experience contributing to new business pitches or organic client growth.
Experience working managing integrated communications teams and disciplines.

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of corporate communications and reputation programs that connect business priorities to stakeholder needs, helping clients navigate opportunities, challenges and evolving communications environments.
Serve as a trusted day-to-day client contact, providing recommendations, anticipating needs and leading the execution of communications programs across multiple accounts.
Help develop and lead earned media and executive visibility strategies, including thought leadership, media outreach, spokesperson preparation and key communications moments.
Partner across disciplines to develop compelling narratives, messaging and communications materials that engage business, media and stakeholder audiences.
Oversee client workstreams, budgets, timelines and deliverables while ensuring high-quality execution and strong collaboration across integrated teams.
Help lead and mentor junior team members while fostering a collaborative environment where people can learn, grow and do their best work.
Contribute to new business opportunities, cross-practice pitches and organic growth initiatives while helping strengthen Zeno's Corporate Affairs capabilities.