Hiring: Senior Account Executive, Corporate Affairs Company: Zeno Group Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 15:10:40 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Project Management About the job Experience: •3+ years of experience in public relations, corporate communications or related fields; agency experience supporting corporate clients preferred. Required Skills: •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? •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. •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. Qualifications: •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. •Strong organizational and project management skills with experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines. •Demonstrated capacity 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. •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. •Operational familiarity with executive communications, thought leadership or corporate storytelling programs. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •We offer a variety of medical, dental and vision insurance with prescription plans, as well as short and long-term disability Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!