Hiring: Vice President, Corporate Affairs Company: Zeno Group Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 15:10:40 Employment Type: Contract About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in corporate affairs, corporate communications, public relations or related fields within an agency or other fast-paced environment. Required Skills: •Do you thrive at the intersection of reputation, media, business strategy and stakeholder engagement? Are you energized by helping organizations and executives shape narratives, navigate complexity and communicate with clarity during moments of opportunity, change and scrutiny? •This role is for someone who understands where communications is going and can help clients move faster, think bigger and communicate with clarity in moments of opportunity, change and scrutiny. •Reputation Management & Corporate Strategy: Develop integrated communications strategies that connect business priorities to reputation, stakeholder engagement and measurable communications outcomes. •Executive Visibility & Strategic Storytelling: Help executives and organizations develop compelling narratives, thought leadership platforms and communications programs that strengthen credibility and influence among key audiences. •Media Relations & Earned Communications: Develop media relations strategies and lead outreach efforts across national business, trade, industry and emerging media to shape perception and drive meaningful results. •Digital Communications & Innovation: Apply digital communications, corporate social media, AI and emerging technologies to strengthen insight, creativity, audience engagement and program effectiveness. •Issues Management & Strategic Counsel: Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and agency partners, helping navigate evolving communications challenges, anticipate needs and deliver strategic solutions. •Team Leadership & Collaboration: Lead and mentor team members while fostering a collaborative, supportive culture that encourages professional growth, teamwork and high-quality client work. Qualifications: •Proven success developing communications programs that drive business, stakeholder and reputational outcomes. •In-depth knowledge of the modern media landscape, including business media, trade publications, digital platforms, creators, newsletters, podcasts and social channels. •Demonstrated success building relationships with business and corporate media and securing impactful coverage. •Demonstrated capacity to think strategically, creatively and holistically about communications challenges and opportunities. •Exceptional writing, editing, messaging, storytelling and presentation skills, including experience developing executive communications and client presentations. •Operational familiarity with AI and emerging technologies and their application within communications, research, content development and program execution. •Demonstrated success counseling senior clients and building trusted relationships with executive stakeholders. •Collaborative and adaptable mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage multiple priorities and support teams through change. •Proven leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching and developing talent. •Entrepreneurial mindset with experience identifying growth opportunities and contributing to business development efforts. 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!