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. This role requires a deep understanding of reputation management, executive communications, internal communications, and media relations.

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

• 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.

Qualifications

• Relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

• Strong analytical and data-driven approach.

• Leadership and team-building abilities.

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.

• A 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 offer a generous vacation, paid holidays and self-care time.

• We provide a 401(k) plan, pretax flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, life insurance and free access to a certified financial coach.

• We have a unique ZenoFit program providing a monthly allowance to fund activities in your personal life that bring you joy and keep you healthy.

Pay

$150,000 - $200,000 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

Full-time, Monday through Friday.