Senior Account Executive, Employee Engagement

Zeno Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Headspace subscription

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Zeno Group in the United States is seeking a Senior Account Executive, Employee Engagement to strengthen internal communications and guide change initiatives. You will help craft content, manage programs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance client objectives.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, requiring strong writing, project management and stakeholder collaboration to influence employee experience and organizational culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in employee engagement, internal communications, corporate communications, public relations or related fields within an agency or similar environment.
• Experience supporting communications initiatives that drive employee engagement, organizational change or culture-building efforts.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with experience developing content for a variety of employee and leadership audiences.
• Familiarity with internal communications platforms and tools such as Firstup, SocialChorus, Qualtrics, Workplace, Yammer, SharePoint or similar technologies.
• Experience developing content for employee, leadership and stakeholder audiences including emails, newsletters, presentations, messaging frameworks and leadership communications.
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple priorities and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of employee engagement and internal communications programs to inform, engage and inspire employees.
• Contribute to communications strategies and content that help employees understand, adopt and navigate organizational change initiatives.
• Draft and develop communications materials including messaging, emails, newsletters, presentations, scripts, leadership communications and other employee-facing content.
• Conduct communications research, monitor trends and help identify insights that inform strategies, content and program recommendations.
• Support day-to-day client work, manage project timelines and contribute to successful delivery of communications programs.
• Partner across teams and support junior colleagues to foster a collaborative environment.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

Firstup

SocialChorus

Qualtrics

Workplace

Yammer

SharePoint

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

Senior Account Executive, Employee Engagement

Do you enjoy helping organizations connect with employees through meaningful communications? Are you passionate about creating content, supporting organizational change and helping employees understand where their organizations are headed?
As a Senior Account Executive, Employee Engagement at Zeno, you will support employee engagement, internal communications and change management programs for leading organizations. Working closely with senior team members and cross-functional partners, you will help develop communications strategies, create content and deliver programs that strengthen culture, improve employee experiences 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 manage projects, contribute to client programs and continue building expertise across employee engagement, internal communications and organizational change.

About The Role

• Employee Engagement & Internal Communications: Support the development and execution of employee engagement and internal communications programs that help organizations inform, engage and inspire employees.
• Change Management Communications: Contribute to communications strategies and content that help employees understand, adopt and navigate organizational change initiatives.
• Content Development & Storytelling: Draft and develop communications materials including messaging, emails, newsletters, presentations, scripts, leadership communications and other employee-facing content.
• Research & Communications Insights: Conduct communications research, monitor trends and help identify insights that inform strategies, content and program recommendations.
• Client Management & Program Execution: Support day‑to‑day client work, manage project timelines and contribute to the successful delivery of communications programs and initiatives.
• Team Collaboration & Professional Growth: Partner across teams, support junior colleagues and contribute to a collaborative environment that encourages learning, development and high-quality work.

About You

• 3+ years of experience in employee engagement, internal communications, corporate communications, public relations or related fields within an agency or similar environment.
• Experience supporting communications initiatives that drive employee engagement, organizational change or culture‑building efforts.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with experience developing content for a variety of employee and leadership audiences.
• Familiarity with internal communications platforms and tools such as Firstup, SocialChorus, Qualtrics, Workplace, Yammer, SharePoint or similar technologies.
• Experience developing content for employee, leadership and stakeholder audiences including emails, newsletters, presentations, messaging frameworks and leadership communications.
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple priorities and timelines.
• Understanding of communications measurement and program performance metrics.
• Experience collaborating with clients, stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.
• Familiarity with digital communications and content development best practices.
• Interest in employee engagement, workplace culture and evolving communications practices.
• Experience supporting and collaborating with junior team members.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn, contribute ideas and support team success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large‑scale change management or transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with employee listening, engagement measurement or communications research methodologies.
• Experience working on integrated communications programs that span internal and external audiences.
• Knowledge of SEO or digital content optimization best practices.

Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000 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.
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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 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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