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Senior Account Executive, Corporate Affairs

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for: Zeno Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Marketing / Advertising / PR
    Marketing Communications, PR / Communications
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Account Executive, Corporate Affairs

Do you enjoy following business news, identifying compelling stories and helping organizations build credibility with key audiences? Are you curious about how media, reputation and communications shape business outcomes?

As a Senior Account Executive, Corporate Affairs at Zeno, you will support integrated communications programs for leading organizations across a variety of industries. Working closely with account teams, clients and media, you will help develop communications strategies, manage media relations efforts and contribute to programs that strengthen reputation 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, build media relationships, mentor junior team members and contribute to high-impact corporate affairs programs.

About the Role:
  • Media Relations & Story Development:
    Develop and execute media outreach programs, build relationships with business, trade and industry media and help identify opportunities that generate meaningful coverage.
  • Corporate Communications & Content Development:
    Research, write and edit communications materials including news releases, fact sheets, messaging documents, contributed articles and other media materials.
  • Client Management & Program Execution:
    Support day-to-day client work, helping manage timelines, deliverables and communications programs while ensuring high-quality execution.
  • Industry Research & Competitive Intelligence:
    Monitor industry trends, competitive activity and emerging issues to help inform communications strategies and identify opportunities for clients.
  • Events & Stakeholder Engagement:
    Support the planning and execution of media events, speaking opportunities, press conferences and other stakeholder engagement initiatives.
  • Business Development & Agency Support:
    Contribute to new business efforts, proposal development and agency initiatives that help strengthen client relationships and support growth.
  • Team Collaboration & Professional Growth:
    Support and mentor junior team members while contributing to a collaborative environment that encourages learning, development and high-quality work.
About You:
  • 3+ years of experience in public relations, corporate communications or related fields; agency experience supporting corporate clients preferred.
  • Experience supporting media relations programs and pitching stories to business, trade or industry media.
  • Strong writing and editing skills, with experience developing pitches, news releases, contributed articles and other communications materials.
  • Proven success building relationships with media and helping drive results for clients.
  • Experience developing and executing communications programs that support business and reputational objectives.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to think strategically and contribute ideas that support client objectives and communications goals.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills with confidence sharing ideas and recommendations with clients and internal teams.
  • Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint.
  • Curiosity about business, media, communications and evolving industry trends.
  • Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn, contribute ideas and support team success.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting integrated communications campaigns across earned, owned and social channels.
  • Experience contributing to event planning, conference outreach or stakeholder engagement initiatives.
  • Familiarity with executive communications, thought leadership or corporate storytelling programs.
  • Experience supporting B2B, financial services, financial technology or other corporate-focused clients.

Pay Range: $65,000 - $80,000 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,…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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