Director, External Communications, Global Marketing

Director, External Communications, Global Marketing

As Director of External Communications on Zeno’s Global Marketing team, you will shape and elevate the agency’s voice by developing executive thought leadership, securing earned media, and managing high‑profile communications that showcase Zeno’s expertise across business, marketing, communications, and industry media.

• Executive Storytelling & Thought Leadership:
  Partner with Zeno’s executive leadership to create compelling narratives, executive platforms, and industry stories that elevate the agency’s reputation.
• Earned Media Strategy & Media Relations:
  Develop proactive media plans, build relationships with key business, marketing, and trade reporters, and secure coverage that increases Zeno’s visibility.
• Executive Writing & Content Development:
  Lead the creation of executive bylines, POVs, Linked In posts, blog entries, award submissions, and media materials with strong editorial focus.
• Strategic Counsel:
  Advise executives and stakeholders on media engagement, messaging, inquiries, and reputation positioning.
• Editorial Oversight:
  Refine executive content, thought pieces, award entries, and high‑profile communications to ensure strategic alignment, messaging excellence, and quality.

• 6+ years in earned media, corporate communications, executive communications, or journalism within an agency, media organization, or fast‑paced corporate setting.
• Proven track record of securing high‑impact earned coverage across business, marketing, communications, and industry trade media.
• Strong relationships with industry, national business, and top‑tier media.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across multiple formats and audiences.
• Experience working directly with senior executives and C‑suite leaders, building trust and shaping strategic narratives.
• Ability to spot emerging trends and translate them into timely media opportunities and thought leadership.
• Understanding of communications, marketing, and business trends, with the capacity to transform insights into compelling stories.
• Skillful management of multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment with meticulous attention to detail.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and solutions‑oriented mindset with strong organizational and project‑management abilities.

Pay Range: $100,000–$120,000

USD/yr (based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors). Additional compensation may include annual bonuses, paid time off, and region‑specific benefits.

Employees receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; short‑ and long‑term disability; a 401(k) plan with matched contributions; flexible spending accounts; tuition assistance; life insurance; and mental‑health support through a subscription to Headspace and an employee assistance program. Generous vacation, paid holidays, and self‑care time are provided. The Zeno Fit program offers a monthly allowance for personal wellness activities.

Zeno Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees. Decisions are made on job‑related criteria without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, military, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations.