Account Executive, Corporate Affairs

ZN008 Zeno Canada; Toronto, Lac-Pythonga; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Headspace mental health program

Vacation & paid holidays

Job summary

Zeno Group in Toronto is seeking an Account Executive, Corporate Affairs to support media outreach, craft pitches and build credibility for leading organisations across industries. You will work closely with account teams, media and clients to execute communications strategies and strengthen reputation.

This role offers exposure to media relations, content development and stakeholder engagement with a collaborative team culture and a hybrid work model in Toronto.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in public relations, corporate communications or related fields within an agency or similar environment.
• 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 and other communications materials.

Responsibilities

• Support media outreach by developing pitches, maintaining media lists and identifying opportunities for coverage.
• Research, write and edit communications materials including news releases and fact sheets.
• Support day-to-day client work, managing timelines and deliverables to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive activity to inform strategies.
• Support planning and execution of media events and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Public relations

Corporate communications

Media relations

Writing & editing

Project management

Media monitoring tools

Tools

Cision

Muck Rack

Job description

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 "Fearless Pursuit of the Unexpected", we push the boundaries to achieve real business value and societal impact for clients.

Winner of the industry’s most coveted awards including the 2024 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Large Agency of the Year, 2023 PRWeek Purpose Agency of the Year, 2022 PRWeek Global Agency of the Year, 2022 PRovoke Best Large Agency to Work For in North America and a three-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.

Job Description: Account Executive, Corporate Affairs

Do you enjoy following business news, uncovering compelling stories and helping organisations build credibility with key audiences? Are you curious about how communications, media and reputation influence business success? As an Account Executive, Corporate Affairs at Zeno, you will support communications programs for leading organisations across industries including financial technology, B2B and emerging growth sectors. Working closely with account teams, media and clients, you will help execute communications strategies, build media relationships and contribute to programs that strengthen reputation and support business objectives. This role is ideal for a communications professional who enjoys both strategic thinking and hands‑on execution. You'll have the opportunity to develop media relations expertise, build client management skills and contribute to integrated communications programs that make an impact.

About the Role

Media Relations & Story Development

Support media outreach efforts by developing pitches, maintaining media lists and helping identify opportunities that generate meaningful coverage across business, trade and industry media.

Corporate Communications & Content Development

Research, write and edit communications materials, including news releases, fact sheets, messaging documents, contributed articles and other media materials.

Client Support & Program Execution

Support day-to-day client work, helping manage timelines, deliverables and communications programs while ensuring projects are completed on time and with attention to detail.

Industry Research & Competitive Intelligence

Monitor industry trends, competitive activity and emerging issues to help inform communications strategies and identify opportunities for clients.

Events & Stakeholder Engagement

Support the planning and execution of media events, speaking opportunities, press conferences and other stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Team Collaboration & Professional Development

Partner with colleagues across disciplines, support junior team members and contribute to a collaborative environment that encourages learning and growth.

About You

• 2+ years of experience in public relations, corporate communications or related fields within an agency or similar environment.
• 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 and other communications materials.
• Experience using media databases and monitoring platforms such as Cision, Muck Rack or similar tools.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Curiosity about business, media, communications and the role reputation plays in organisational success.
• Experience monitoring traditional and social media coverage and identifying relevant trends and opportunities.
• Ability to think strategically while managing day-to-day project responsibilities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Interest in corporate affairs, B2B communications, financial technology or related industries.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn, contribute ideas and support team success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting integrated communications campaigns.
• Experience contributing to event planning, conference outreach or stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Familiarity with thought leadership, executive communications or corporate storytelling programs.
• Experience working with financial technology, B2B or other corporate-focused clients.

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Pay Range

$45,000 to $55,000 CAD/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.

About Our 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 tuition assistance, life insurance and free access to a certified financial coach.
• And our unique Zeno Wellness program provides a monthly allowance to fund activities in your personal life that bring you joy and keep you healthy.

A Fiercely Independent Agency

Zeno is an award-winning, global integrated communications agency, born from PR, operating across North America, Europe and Asia.

Zeno is - and always will be - for everyone.

We are committed to fostering a global, diverse workforce where all employees feel valued, included and empowered.

What sets Zeno apart is the people who comprise the agency - the unique perspectives, the varied worldviews and the impactful empathy - who are dedicated to driving positive change.

To support our diverse workforce, we created safe-space communities to connect with others who share similar backgrounds, experiences, identities, etc.

These resources include: Black Voices, Zin Miedo (Latinx), PRide at Zeno (LGBTQ+), Asian-c (Asian and Pacific Islander), Zeno Village (working parents), Freshmen Homeroom (Intern, AAE, AE) and Healthy Minds (mental wellbeing).

To reinforce our commitments to DE&I and take action against systemic racism, Zeno launched "Act Together" in 2020.

The initiative is reflective of our shared responsibility to undertake the hard work that brings about real, positive outcomes within Zeno and the broader communications industry.

The strengthened infrastructure and resources we put in place ensures that DE&I effectively informs everything we do.

Act Together remains central to who we are and how we show up with the goal of lasting change.

We will not waver in prioritizing this important work.