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Account Supervisor, Corporate Affairs

Zeno Group · Chicago, IL · 3 days ago
Business Development$75k–$90k/yrFull-time

About the role

Zeno Group is a global, integrated communications agency focused on strategic communications. We are known for our innovative approach and have won numerous prestigious awards, including the 2024 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Large Agency of the Year.

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.

Requirements

  • 5+ 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.

Qualifications

  • Curiosity about business, media, communications and evolving industry trends.
  • Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn, contribute ideas and support team success.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

Pay

$75,000 - $90,000 USD/yr. An 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.

Schedule

Level 05 An 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.

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