Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs

About the role

Zeno Group is seeking an experienced SVP, Corporate Affairs to lead integrated communications programs for some of the world's most recognized brands and organizations. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in corporate affairs, corporate communications, public relations or related fields, and will be responsible for reputation management, executive visibility, media relations, internal communications, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated communications strategies that connect business priorities to reputation, stakeholder engagement and measurable business outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives and client stakeholders, helping shape narratives, guide communications strategies and navigate complex business challenges.
• Develop media relations strategies and oversee outreach efforts that drive meaningful coverage across business, financial, trade and industry media.
• Support executive, employee and financial communications initiatives that help organizations engage stakeholders and communicate effectively during key business moments.
• Build and strengthen client relationships, identify opportunities to expand engagements and lead new business efforts that contribute to agency growth.
• Mentor and develop team members while fostering a collaborative environment where people can learn, grow and do their best work.
• Oversee account performance, staffing, forecasting and profitability while ensuring high-quality work and strong client service.
• Monitor emerging trends, share best practices and help advance the agency's corporate affairs capabilities through thought leadership and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Proven success developing communications strategies that drive business, stakeholder and reputational outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior executives and build trusted relationships with executive stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of reputation management, executive communications, internal communications and media relations.
• Exceptional writing, editing, presentation and storytelling skills, with experience developing executive communications and leading client presentations.
• Experience leading business development efforts, growing client relationships and contributing to agency growth.
• Strong financial and operational management skills, including experience managing budgets, forecasting and account profitability.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively about complex business and communications challenges.
• Collaborative leadership style with experience mentoring, coaching and developing talent.
• Curiosity about emerging communications trends, evolving stakeholder expectations and the future of corporate affairs.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in corporate affairs, corporate communications, public relations or related fields within an agency or other fast-paced environment.
• Proven success developing communications strategies that drive business, stakeholder and reputational outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior executives and build trusted relationships with executive stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of reputation management, executive communications, internal communications and media relations.
• Exceptional writing, editing, presentation and storytelling skills, with experience developing executive communications and leading client presentations.
• Experience leading business development efforts, growing client relationships and contributing to agency growth.
• Strong financial and operational management skills, including experience managing budgets, forecasting and account profitability.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively about complex business and communications challenges.
• Collaborative leadership style with experience mentoring, coaching and developing talent.
• Curiosity about emerging communications trends, evolving stakeholder expectations and the future of corporate affairs.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Benefits

At Zeno Group, we offer a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $200,000 USD/yr., depending on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with prescription plans.
• Short and long-term disability.
• A paid subscription to Headspace and access to mental health providers and other services through a best-in-class employee assistance program.
• Employee resource groups to build communities for sharing and support.
• Financial wellness support with a 401(k) plan, pretax flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, life insurance, and free access to a certified financial coach.
• A monthly allowance to fund activities in your personal life that bring you joy and keep you healthy.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000 USD/yr., with an employee's pay position within the range 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

Full-time position.

Location

Remote work is possible, but the role requires occasional travel to client sites and agency headquarters.