Senior Vice President, Earned Media Strategy

Zeno Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Headspace subscription

Job summary

Zeno Group in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced senior media strategist to lead earned media initiatives for diverse clients. You will craft compelling stories, pitch national and local outlets, and drive measurable coverage while elevating client brands.

You will bring 10+ years of agency or in-house experience, a robust media portfolio, and the ability to train teams on best practices. This role places you at the heart of Zeno’s media network with visibility across the agency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of agency or in-house experience focusing on business media and executive interviews.
• Portfolio of national, local, broadcast, print and online coverage.
• Ability to conceptualize media-worthy stories and quickly judge mediability.
• Excellent writing and editorial skills with clear client presentations.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple client projects.
• Leading-edge knowledge of current media landscape and future trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute client storytelling in earned media.
• Pitch and deliver results, securing media coverage.
• Build and maintain strong media contacts.
• Educate colleagues on earned media best practices.
• Identify media opportunities across clients.

Skills

Media strategy

Media relations

Writing & editing

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Multi-tasking

Job description

Zeno Group in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced senior media strategist to lead earned media initiatives for diverse clients. You will craft compelling stories, pitch national and local outlets, and drive measurable coverage while elevating client brands.

You will bring 10+ years of agency or in-house experience, a robust media portfolio, and the ability to train teams on best practices. This role places you at the heart of Zeno’s media network with visibility across the agency.