Assistant Account Executive, Brand

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$55K/yr – $60K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own early PR support and media relations tasks that keep client programs moving, from monitoring coverage to drafting and coordinating outreach.

  • Media Monitoring & Reporting: track coverage and compile insights to inform strategy.
  • Content & Outreach: draft materials, coordinate pitching, and support proactive outreach.
  • Social & Industry Intelligence: watch trends and conversations to surface opportunities for client objectives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Media Monitoring & Reporting: Track media coverage, maintain media lists and monitoring reports, and help compile client, competitor and industry insights that inform account strategy.
  • Account Coordination & Execution: Partner with team members to support the execution of integrated communications programs, media outreach efforts, campaigns, initiatives and events.
  • Content Development: Assist with researching, drafting, editing and proofreading a variety of communications materials, including pitch emails, media advisories, fact sheets, biographies, reports and other client-facing content.
  • Media Relations Support: Help coordinate pitching activities, manage media tracking and support proactive outreach efforts that contribute to strong earned media results.
  • Social & Industry Intelligence: Monitor social media channels and industry conversations, helping teams identify relevant trends, opportunities and insights that support client objectives.
  • Agency Collaboration & Growth: Contribute to new business efforts and collaborate across teams while 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.
  • Working knowledge of 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.

Benefits

  • Healthy, happy employees make Zeno better, so we have programs that support physical, mental and financial wellness. Our culture and benefits are designed to promote flexibility, celebrate diversity and support work/life balance. We offer a variety of medical, dental and vision insurance with prescription plans, as well as short and long-term disability. Our 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. And while we love our work, we believe in the restorative power of time off with generous vacation, paid holidays and self-care time. Employees are supported in their pursuit of financial wellness with a 401(k) plan, pretax flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, life insurance and free access to a certified financial coach. And our unique ZenoFit program provides a monthly allowance to fund activities in your personal life that bring you joy and keep you healthy. These and other benefits are available to non-temporary employees in the US.
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Zeno Group

Zeno Group is the fiercely independent and global, integrated communications agency, born from PR. We bring together the boldest and brightest talent to help clients across industries and sectors unleash the power of strategic communications. Guided by our purpose to champion the courageous to achieve something better for humankind, we push boundaries to achieve real business value and societal impact for clients. Winner of the industry’s most coveted awards including the 2023 PRWeek Purpose Agency of the Year, 2023 PRovoke Purpose-Driven Agency of the Year, 2022 PRWeek Global Agency of the Year, 2022 PRWeek U.S. Large Agency of the Year, 2022 PRovoke Best Large Agency to Work For in North America, 2021 PRovoke Global Creative Agency of the Year, 2021 PRovoke North American Agency of the Year, 2021 PRWeek Agency of the Year and a four-time winner of PRWeek’s Best Places to Work. Zeno has also been previously recognized by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Zeno is a DJE Holdings Company.

Founded in 1998
New York, NY, US
899 employees (182 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
34K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.7%
Direct
43.6%
Referral
8.4%
Social
3.8%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~910

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
140 (15% of company)
Median Career Experience
11 years
Median Tenure
4.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
21

Funding

Last Raise
Pre Seed, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Oct 2022
    Pre Seed

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