Account Executive - Public Relations

Job Description

About The Job As an Account Executive, you will collaborate within the team to drive results inclusive of traditional and emerging public relations tactics for your clients. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of your accounts – their business, products, markets, and industry influencers; and will convey this knowledge credibly to members of your account team and to the media, driving media relations results. You will be part of a growing practice in a growing organization that inspires everyone to push limits and embody our “Fearless pursuit of the unexpected”. With over 24 offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, Zeno provides you with real hands-on experience, while giving you the opportunity to work on multi-market accounts and tap into a huge array of global resources. Responsibilities Foster and maintain relationships with clients across varied industries, internal agency partners and relevant external organizations Ensure operational excellence and quality output while maintaining deadlines Identify and manage relations with key journalists and influencers within the B2B Technology media realm End-to-end account execution of traditional and emerging B2B Technology PR strategies - news tracking, daily client reporting, updating media lists, campaign execution, vendor negotiations, creating minutes of meetings, keeping track of progress, media follow-ups, RSVP management, etc. Execute multiple projects simultaneously, completing them on time and on budget Draft basic press release, pitch notes, articles, Q&A documents, briefing documents, formal email to clients, among other content pieces Accurately translate and create media monitoring documents, conduct research, and turn data into insights Confidently give status updates and present ideas at client meetings Actively participate in brainstorming sessions and support the management during new business pitches About You PR is your passion, and you have 1-2 years of experience servicing corporate and/or enterprise technology clients; agency experience preferred You are adaptable and eager to build your skills to service clients across industries, demonstrating a willingness to learn and innovate outside your comfort zone. A deep understanding of integrated communications. Digitally savvy, personally, and professionally. You understand that any client program should be rounded out with social elements in today’s world Love all things technology (Do you follow your favorite reporters’ twitter feeds? Geek out on new tech innovations?) People recognize your excellent writing and verbal communication skills A can-do attitude and a collaborative spirit are what you’re all about You have organizational skills that keep everything humming along You are results driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines The ability to think creatively, and holistically about client programs is something that inspires you You have the courage to be fearless in presenting your point of view in brainstorms You thrive in a culture that endorses the core values of diversity, inclusion, and equity About Us Zeno Group is a 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 purpose to “champion the courageous to achieve something better for humankind”, we push boundaries to achieve real business value and societal impact for clients. Winner of the industry’s top awards including the 2024 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Large Agency, 2023 PRWeek Purpose Agency of the Year, 2023 PRovoke Purpose-Driven Agency of the Year, 2022 PRWeek Global Agency of the Year, 2022 PRovoke Best Large Agency to Work For in North America, 2021 PRovoke Global Creative Agency of the Year, 2021 PRovoke North American Agency of the Year, 2021 PRWeek Agency of the Year, and a four-time winner of PRWeek’s Best Places to Work, we have also been recognized by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Zeno is a DJE Holdings Company. 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 insurance plans. Our Be Kind to Your Mind program focuses on mental health, providing a paid subscription to Headspace and access to mental health and other support 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. Zeno Group is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Show more Show less