Brand VP: Lead Strategy, Storytelling & Growth

Zeno Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Zeno Group is a leading, independent global communications agency seeking a Vice President, Brand. You will lead integrated programs, counsel senior clients, and guide teams to connect audience insights with brand and business objectives.

This role shapes high‑impact client work, grows relationships and mentors talent within Zeno's Brand practice. Join a firm recognized for awards and culture, offering leadership opportunities, cross‑functional collaboration and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in public relations, communications, brand marketing or related fields within an agency or similar environment.
• Proven success leading integrated brand communications strategies and programs.
• Demonstrated experience counseling senior clients and building trusted relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of brand strategy, consumer behavior, culture and the evolving communications landscape.
• Experience leading integrated campaigns across earned, owned, social, creator, experiential and other channels.
• Strong earned media expertise with executive visibility and storytelling programs.
• Exceptional writing, storytelling and presentation skills for senior clients.
• Proven success identifying opportunities to grow client relationships and engagements.
• Strong financial and operational management skills, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience leading integrated teams and collaborating across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Client leadership and strategic counsel to senior stakeholders.
• Brand strategy and storytelling connecting insights and business priorities.
• Lead integrated campaigns across multiple channels.
• Oversee earned media and executive visibility programs.
• Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships and expand engagements.
• Mentor and develop team members and foster collaboration across disciplines.
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, staffing and account performance.
• Partner across creative, digital, social, creator, analytics and other specialty teams.

Skills

Client leadership

Brand strategy

Storytelling

Campaign leadership

Media relations

Business development

Team leadership

Financial & operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Zeno Group is a leading, independent global communications agency seeking a Vice President, Brand. You will lead integrated programs, counsel senior clients, and guide teams to connect audience insights with brand and business objectives.

This role shapes high‑impact client work, grows relationships and mentors talent within Zeno's Brand practice. Join a firm recognized for awards and culture, offering leadership opportunities, cross‑functional collaboration and a comprehensive benefits program.