Zeno Group is the 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 "Fearless Pursuit of the Unexpected," we push the boundaries to achieve real business value and societal impact for clients. Winner of the industry’s most coveted awards including the 2024 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Large Agency of the Year, 2023 PRWeek Purpose Agency of the Year, 2022 PRWeek Global Agency of the Year, 2022 PRovoke Best Large Agency to Work For in North America and a three-time winner of PRWeek’s Best Places to Work. Zeno has also been previously recognized by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Zeno is a DJE Holdings Company.

Job Description:

Assistant Account Executive, Brand

Do you stay on top of what’s trending across media, social platforms and culture? Are you energized by organization, storytelling, and helping bring integrated communications programs to life?

As an Assistant Account Executive, Brand at Zeno, you will support day-to-day account management activities across a diverse portfolio of clients. Working closely with account teams, you will help execute earned media programs, monitor industry conversations, support content development, and contribute to campaigns that drive impactful results for clients. This is an opportunity to build a strong foundation in public relations while working in a collaborative, fast-paced agency environment.

This position offers broad exposure to core communications disciplines, including media relations, content development, social media monitoring, reporting, research and client support—providing valuable experience across multiple aspects of the communications industry.

About the Role:

• Media Monitoring & Reporting: Track media coverage, maintain media lists and monitoring reports, and help compile client, competitor and industry insights that inform account strategy.
• Account Coordination & Execution: Partner with team members to support the execution of integrated communications programs, media outreach efforts, campaigns, initiatives and events.
• Content Development: Assist with researching, drafting, editing and proofreading a variety of communications materials, including pitch emails, media advisories, fact sheets, biographies, reports and other client-facing content.
• Media Relations Support: Help coordinate pitching activities, manage media tracking and support proactive outreach efforts that contribute to strong earned media results.
• Social & Industry Intelligence: Monitor social media channels and industry conversations, helping teams identify relevant trends, opportunities and insights that support client objectives.
• Agency Collaboration & Growth: Contribute to new business efforts and collaborate across teams while developing foundational communications and client service skills.

About You:

• 0–2 years of experience in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism or a related field.
• Strong interest in brand communications, media relations and the evolving communications landscape.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, accurate and engaging content.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of public relations fundamentals and an understanding of how communications activities support broader client goals.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and an interest in how digital conversations influence brands and audiences.
• Detail-oriented, proactive and eager to learn, with a collaborative mindset and a willingness to take initiative.
• Driven to consistently meet deadlines while delivering high-quality work and supporting team success.

Pay Range: $55,000–$60,000 USD/yr.

This is a national salary range and an employee's pay position within the range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: geographic location, relevant qualifications, related experience, specialist expertise and seniority. The range listed is just one component of DJEH's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include health and welfare benefits, generous paid time off programs and bonus opportunities.

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 medical, dental and vision insurance with prescription plans, as well as short and long-term disability. Our Be Kind to Your Mind program focuses on mental health, providing a paid subscription to Headspace and access to mental health providers and other 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. Employees are supported in their pursuit of financial wellness with a 401(k) plan, pretax flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, life insurance and free access to a certified financial coach. And our unique ZenoFit program provides a monthly allowance to fund activities in your personal life that bring you joy and keep you healthy. These and other benefits are available to non-temporary employees in the US.

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