Senior Account Executive, Employee Engagement

ZN001 Zeno US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Paid Time Off and generous vacation

Job summary

ZN001 Zeno US in Chicago is seeking a Senior Account Executive for Corporate Affairs and Employee Engagement. You will collaborate across teams to drive effective internal communications and manage media relations. The role entails developing comprehensive knowledge of accounts and crafting strategic communications tailored to specific audiences.

Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in PR or corporate communications, possess excellent writing skills, and be proficient in MS Office. The offered compensation ranges from $65,000 to $75,000 USD annually, along with a strong benefits package including medical, dental, and wellness resources.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in PR or corporate communications.
• Collaborative spirit with strong organizational skills.
• Experience in crafting media materials and strategic communications.

Responsibilities

• Drive results through employee communications and PR tactics.
• Manage media relations programs effectively.
• Draft internal communications and manage multiple projects.

Skills

Public relations

Corporate communications

Excellent writing skills

Project management

Media relations

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Senior Account Executive, Corporate Affairs and Employee Engagement at Zeno.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across teams to drive results through internal employee communications and public relations tactics.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of accounts—business, products, markets, and industry influencers—and convey this knowledge to the account team, media, and internal stakeholders.
• Use key messages to craft and develop newsworthy content.
• Develop and manage media relations programmes, maintaining editorial contacts with trade, business, and vertical press.
• Draft internal communications including executive messages, employee announcements, scripts, talking points, intranet content, newsletters, and leadership communications.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, completing them on time and on budget.
• Plan and implement press conferences, seminars, speakers’ bureau, and other special events.
• Apply or create tools, templates, and methodologies that contribute to client internal communications effectiveness.
• Draft communications tailored to specific audience segments based on client priorities.
• Research, interview, write, and edit news releases, media materials, fact sheets, message maps, and other supporting documents.
• Assist with new business opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with clients, their business partners, and vendor contacts; proactively manage correspondence.
• Coach junior employees and supervise or delegate tasks as necessary.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in PR, corporate communications, internal communications, or a related field; agency experience with corporate clients preferred.
• Collaborative spirit, results‑driven, able to manage multiple priorities and work against deadlines.
• Strategic, creative, and holistic thinker about client programmes.
• Fearless in presenting a point of view during brainstorming sessions.
• Excellent writing skills, with experience crafting media materials, strategic communications, and employee‑facing content.
• Highly organized.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially PowerPoint.
• Proven success in building relationships with media and driving results for clients.

Pay Range

$65,000–$75,000 USD per year, with the position within the range determined by factors such as education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, travel requirements, revenue‑based metrics, contractual agreements, and business needs. The range is one component of DJEH’s total compensation package, which also includes annual bonuses and other benefits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with prescription plans; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off, generous vacation, paid holidays, and self‑care time.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions, pre‑tax flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, life insurance.
• Financial wellness resources, including access to a certified financial coach.
• Headspace paid subscription and an employee assistance program for mental health support.
• Monthly ZenoFit allowance to fund personal wellness activities.

EEO Statement

Zeno Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job‑related criteria without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, military, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Applicants may voluntarily self‑identify race, ethnicity, and gender; refusal to provide this information will not subject them to adverse treatment. Information obtained will be retained in a confidential file and separate from personnel records.