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Zeno Group · 1 day ago

Account Executive, Brand

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$60K/yr - $70K/yr

1+ years exp

Zeno Group is a global integrated communications agency that seeks an Account Executive to join their Brand team. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with clients and manage various communications programs while demonstrating a fearless and resourceful approach to their work.

Brand MarketingPublic RelationsService Industry

Responsibilities

Actively participate in brainstorms

Assist in research, development and writing of program plans

Assist with new business proposals and attend new business pitches and meetings as necessary

Build strong relationships with client and vendor contacts and proactively manage correspondence

Coach AAEs and interns and demonstrate ability to supervise and delegate tasks as necessary

Communicate with your account team to keep them abreast of timelines and deadlines

Compile media results for clients (Experience with managing coverage trackers for your teams preferred.)

Craft thoughtful pitches and build/maintain media lists for accounts (Experience with Cision and/or Muckrack preferred.)

Manage multiple projects simultaneously meeting deadlines and budgets Develop and manage media relations programs spanning consumer, trade, business and vertical press including but not limited to food/beverage, lifestyle, technology, etc

Plan and implement press conferences, seminars, speakers’ bureau, and other special events

Practice effective project management while working with other team members and show an understanding of the “big picture” of client programs

Research, interview, write, and edit media materials such as: news releases, fact sheets, pitches, message maps and other media materials as needed

Support social media efforts

Understand general principles of business and marketing and the role of PR in communications

Understand key client information including general business strategy, industry issues, products and services offered, key customers and competitors in the marketplace

Qualification

Consumer/Brand PR experienceMedia relationsWriting skillsDigital savvyProject managementPop culture knowledgeAgency experienceCollaborative spiritDetail-orientedFast-paced environment adaptability

Required

People recognize your collaborative spirit, and the way you thrive in a close team environment

PR is your passion, and you possess 1-3 years of experience in consumer or brand PR

You're digitally savvy, personally and professionally

You're driven and detail-oriented, and you possess the ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully meet deadlines

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

You love media relations and building strong relationships with reporters in the Consumer/Lifestyle/Travel vertical

Your writing skills are exceptional

You're organized, and you manage time effectively

Preferred

Agency experience a plus

You are in the know about what's happening in pop culture

Benefits

Variety of medical, dental and vision insurance with prescription plans

Short and 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 and self-care time

401(k) plan

Pretax flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Free access to a certified financial coach

Monthly allowance to fund activities in your personal life that bring you joy and keep you healthy

Company

Zeno Group

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Zeno Group, a PR and communications company, offers services including reputation management, corporate communications and brand marketing. It is a sub-organization of DJE Holdings.

Founded in 1998

Chicago, Illinois, USA

501-1000 employees