Senior Account Executive, Brand

Zeno

  • Chicago, IL
  • $67,000-78,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 hours ago
About The Job:We are seeking an experienced Senior Account Executive to support Brand clients. You will collaborate within the team, provide sound counsel and recommendation to clients and drive results inclusive of traditional and emerging public relations tactics. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of your accounts - their business, products, markets, and industry influencers and will convey this knowledge credibly to members of your account team and to the media, driving media relations results. You'll also be expected to mentor junior level team members assigned to your accounts.\nResponsibilities:
  • Build strong relationships with client and vendor contacts and proactively manage correspondence.
  • Provide client service administration, including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, compiling media and competitor coverage, coordinating press tour pitching, scheduling and logistics.
  • Coach junior employees and demonstrate ability to supervise and delegate tasks appropriately.
  • Identify and develop earned media strategies and stories within a layered, integrated brand campaign.
  • Research, outline, write, edit, and proofread materials, including media lists, coverage trackers, key messages, media strategies, press releases, scripts, pitches, fact sheets, and more.
  • Assist with research, including analysis of media coverage and online conversations.
  • Have your finger on the pulse with social trends and cultural happenings and identify opportunities for clients to take part.
  • Proactively develop and offer fresh story angles to internal account teams and clients.
  • Think creatively about earned media tactics and how to breakthrough with editors among a competitive and ever-changing media landscape.
  • Coach junior employees and demonstrate ability to supervise and delegate tasks appropriately.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, completing them on time and on budget.
  • Practice effective project management while working with other team members and understand the 'big picture' of client programs.
About You:
  • You have an understanding of traditional and non-traditional PR tactics and the converged media landscape.
  • You are resourceful and tenacious when it comes to delivering results for clients and your team.
  • Building strong relationships is in your DNA and you are a true partner to both clients and your team.
Qualifications:
  • PR is your passion, and you have 3-5 years of experience.
  • People recognize your excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to think strategically, creatively and holistically about client programs is something that inspires you.
  • You are collaborative in spirit, and results driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
  • You have the courage to be fearless in presenting a point of view in brainstorms.
  • You have earned a Bachelor's degree.
  • You have earned media placements by crafting newsworthy pitches, releases, contributed articles.
  • You have organizational skills that keep everything humming along.
Preferences:
  • Previous agency experience.
\n$67,000 - $78,000 a yearPay range: $67,000 to $78,000 USDAn employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits. \nABOUT USZeno Group is the 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. Winner of the industry's most coveted awards including the 2024 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Large Agency of the Year, 2023 PRWeek Purpose Agency of the Year, 2022 PRWeek Global Agency of the Year, 2022 PRovoke Best Large Agency to Work For in North America and a three-time winner of PRWeek's Best Places to Work. Zeno has also been previously recognized by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Zeno is a DJE Holdings Company.ABOUT OUR BENEFITSHealthy, happy employees make Zeno better, so we have programs that support physical, mental and financial wellness. Our culture and benefits are designed to promote flexibility, celebrate diversity and support work/life balance. We offer a variety of medical, dental and vision insurance with prescription plans, as well as short and long-term disability. Our Be Kind to Your Mind program focuses on mental health, providing a paid subscription to Headspace and access to mental health providers and other services through a best-in-class employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic self to Zeno and participate in our employee resource groups which build communities for sharing and support. And while we love our work, we believe in the restorative power of time off with generous vacation, paid holidays and self-care time. Employees are supported in their pursuit of financial wellness with a 401(k) plan, pretax flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, life insurance and free access to a certified financial coach. And our unique ZenoFit program provides a monthly allowance to fund activities in your personal life that bring you joy and keep you healthy. These and other benefits are available to non-temporary employees in the US.Zeno Group is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.

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