VP, Earned Media — Strategic Media Leader

Zeno Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Kind to Your Mind program

401(k) plan

Headspace subscription

Paid time off

Job summary

Zeno Group, a global independent communications agency, seeks a Vice President, Earned Media in Chicago. Lead client storytelling through earned media, secure top-tier coverage, and guide account teams with media strategy and strong relationships.

Demonstrated editorial excellence and a track record in securing executive interviews are essential. You will influence agency-wide earned media practices, monitor media trends, and identify opportunities across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience at an agency or in-house with business media focus.
• Robust portfolio of secured coverage across national/local/broadcast/print/online.
• Ability to conceptualize mediable stories from ideas and brainstorms.
• Excellent writing and editorial skills; strong client presentations.
• Proven multi-tasking and prioritization for multiple client projects.

Responsibilities

• Media strategy development and execution for client storytelling in earned media.
• Pitching and delivering results across media; strengthen media savviness of teams.
• Maintain a roster of top-tier media contacts and build new relationships.
• Lead and educate colleagues on earned media best practices and news cycles.
• Stay informed on daily media landscape and uncover opportunities for clients.

Skills

Media relations

Storytelling

Editing/Writing

Multi-tasking

Networking

Strategic thinking

Job description

Zeno Group, a global independent communications agency, seeks a Vice President, Earned Media in Chicago. Lead client storytelling through earned media, secure top-tier coverage, and guide account teams with media strategy and strong relationships.

Demonstrated editorial excellence and a track record in securing executive interviews are essential. You will influence agency-wide earned media practices, monitor media trends, and identify opportunities across diverse industries.