Assistant Account Executive, Purpose & Impact
New York
Corporate – Purpose /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking an Assistant Account Executive to join Zeno Group’s Purpose & Impact practice. In this role, you will support existing clients in advancing their strategy and communications across Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG), Sustainability, Social Impact, DE&I and Purpose Marketing. We are looking for excellent project managers, team players and eager learners who thrive in a fast-paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Have a baseline understanding of the key material topics that are relevant to your clients, their performance on these topics compared to their peers and broader environmental, social and governance trends.
- Conduct deskside research across a wide range of ESG topics, synthesize findings and use them to make informed recommendations on a client’s strategy or communications plan.
- Play a key role in day-to-day client relations and account management.
- Contribute to the development and execution of strategic plans for clients and communicate them with supporting recommendations and substantive logic.
- Commit to ongoing learning and education by reading relevant content, watching trends, identifying and participating in webinars, etc.; share learnings with team members.
- Foster and maintain relationships with client contacts and internal agency partners.
- Commit to continuous learning and improvement of leadership skills; set and pursue stretch goals.
- Contribute to new business process.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) and, if hired, present proof of vaccination before start date. Candidates may request accommodation due to a disability or sincerely held religious belief or an exception required under applicable law.
- 1 to 2 years of experience; agency experience strongly preferred.
- Experience and/or subject-matter expertise in strategy and communications around ESG, Sustainability and/or Social Impact is a must.
- A willingness to learn on the fly, conduct your own research and be exceptionally resourceful to keep up with the ever-changing nature of the space.
- A finger on the pulse of the evolving best practices in communicating around ESG, sustainability, social impact and causes.
- Experience in client and account management.
- Ability to create and activate ESG/purpose communications programs including internal and external communications.
- Excellent writing skills, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, experience developing and delivering client presentations.
- Collaborative spirit and a desire to be a part of a fast-growing practice.
- Results-driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work against deadlines.
- Personal/professional values that align with Zeno Group’s values: fearless, collaborative, entrepreneurial, kind, ambitious, inclusive.
$40,000 - $51,000 a year
Pay range: $40,000 - $51,000/year USD.
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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ABOUT US
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.
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.
