Assistant Account Executive, Brand

About the role

Zeno Group is an integrated communications agency focused on strategic communications for clients across various industries. 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

• Media Monitoring & Reporting: Track media coverage, maintain media lists and monitoring reports, and compile insights that inform account strategy.
• Account Coordination & Execution: Support the execution of integrated communications programs, media outreach efforts, campaigns, initiatives, and events.
• Content Development: Assist with researching, drafting, editing, and proofreading communications materials such as pitch emails, media advisories, fact sheets, biographies, reports, and other client-facing content.
• Media Relations Support: Coordinate pitching activities, manage media tracking, and support proactive outreach efforts to enhance earned media results.
• Social & Industry Intelligence: Monitor social media channels and industry conversations, identifying relevant trends, opportunities, and insights to support client objectives.
• Agency Collaboration & Growth: Contribute to new business efforts and collaborate across teams, developing foundational communications and client service skills.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field.
• Strong interest in brand communications, media relations, and the evolving communications landscape.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, accurate, and engaging content.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with public relations fundamentals and an understanding of how communications activities support broader client goals.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and an interest in how digital conversations influence brands and audiences.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn, with a collaborative mindset and a willingness to take initiative.
• Driven to consistently meet deadlines while delivering high-quality work and supporting team success.

Qualifications

• Education: Relevant bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field.
• Experience: 0–2 years of experience in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field.

Skills

• Public Relations Fundamentals
• Media Monitoring & Reporting
• Content Development
• Media Relations Support
• Social & Industry Intelligence
• Agency Collaboration & Growth

Benefits

• Pay Range: $55,000–$60,000 USD/yr.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with prescription plans.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Be Kind to Your Mind program offering a paid subscription to Headspace and access to mental health providers and other services through an employee assistance program.
• Employee resource groups for community building and support.
• Flexible vacation, paid holidays, and self-care time.
• 401(k) plan, pretax flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, life insurance, and free access to a certified financial coach.
• ZenoFit program providing a monthly allowance for activities that bring joy and keep you healthy.

Pay and Schedule

• Level 02: 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.

Benefits

• Healthy, happy employees make Zeno better, so we have programs that support physical, mental, and financial wellness.
• We offer a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance with prescription plans, as well as short and long-term disability.
• The 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.
• We support work/life balance with generous vacation, paid holidays, and self-care time.
• We offer a 401(k) plan, pretax flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, life insurance, and free access to a certified financial coach.
• We provide a monthly allowance for activities that bring joy and keep you healthy through our ZenoFit program.