Zeno Group Hiring For Account Executive, Digital at Chicago, IL, United States Full Time

Job Description

ABOUT THE JOB:
We are currently looking for an Account Executive to join our Digital team is Chicago! This is a hybrid role straddling earned media and influencer marketing. The ideal candidate should have traditional consumer PR and influencer marketing experience.

Specifically, you will:

• Build strong relationships with client and vendor contacts and proactively manage correspondence
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously meeting deadlines and budgets
• Help drive smart, creative and authentic influencer strategies
• Compile media results for clients (Experience with managing coverage trackers for your teams preferred)
• Research, interview, write, and edit media materials such as: news releases, fact sheets, pitches, message maps and other media materials as needed
• Assist in research, development and writing of program plans
• Understand key client information including general business strategy, industry issues, products and services offered, key customers and competitors in the marketplace
• Communicate with your account team to keep them abreast of timelines and deadlines
• Actively participate in brainstorms
• Coach AAEs and interns and demonstrate ability to supervise and delegate tasks as necessary

ABOUT YOU:
You will succeed at Zeno if you are fearless, resourceful, tenacious, have an understanding of traditional and non-traditional PR tactics and the media landscape, and drive great results for clients while building great relationships with your clients and your team.

We’re looking for someone with the below preferred experience & background:

• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) and, if hired, present proof of vaccination before start date. Candidates may request an accommodation due to a disability or sincerely held religious belief or an exception required under applicable law.
• You have earned a Bachelor’s degree
• PR and influencer marketing is your passion and you possess at least 1-2 years of experience in consumer or brand PR; agency experience a plus
• You love media relations and building strong relationships with reporters
• You’re digitally savvy, personally and professionally.
• People recognize your collaborative spirit, and the way you thrive in close team environment
• Your writing skills are exceptional
• You’re driven and detail-oriented, and you possess the ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully meet deadlines
• You’re organized, and you manage time effectively
• You have demonstrated the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and the ability to “think on your feet” and respond quickly as business factors shift

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ABOUT US
Zeno 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 2021 PRovoke Global Creative Agency of the Year, 2021 PRovoke North American Agency of the Year and 2021 PRWeek Agency of the Year. We are honored to be 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 BENEFITS
Healthy, 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 and other support 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 support activities in your personal life that bring you joy and keep you healthy.