Vice President, Technology PR

About The Role:

Zeno Group is seeking a Vice President with strong Enterprise and/or B2B technology experience for our Silicon Valley office. This role will be critical to driving client programming and ensuring consistent excellence in the quality of work delivered to clients. This person would excel in media relations (online, print and broadcast), building campaigns and utilizing their “friendlies” to secure opportunities.

You’ll develop and drive PR strategies and programs. You must be an expert in the areas of total account management including day-to-day account activity, traditional and emerging technology PR strategies and the provision of sound creative and strategic counsel to clients to support their business objectives.

In this role, you have the opportunity to support and grow existing clients, and also will support in developing and presenting new business opportunities. You must think and do. We are looking for masters of the craft, who are excellent people leaders, client counselors and will roll up their sleeves and stay close to the work.

You will succeed at Zeno if you are fearless, resourceful, tenacious, and bring to the table an expertise in client relations, deep knowledge of traditional strategies, and drive great results while building strong, productive relationships with your clients and your team.

• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to drive results inclusive of traditional and emerging PR tactics.
• Curate and deliver client presentations, including new business.
• Demonstrate writing excellence.
• Develop and drive PR strategies and programs with a focus on earned media, but an understanding of influencer, digital and experiential tactics.
• Manage multi-functional teams, priorities, budgets and deadlines.
• Oversee financial and operational performance of accounts.
• Provide sound creative and strategic counsel to clients and build credibility with senior level client contacts.
• Supervise junior staff by mentoring, motivating, coaching and providing consistent feedback. 

• At least 10+ years of experience in enterprise and/or B2B technology PR, with agency experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• A history of success in providing strategic counsel to clients and building credibility and rapport with senior level client contacts.
• Expertise across the earned media landscape with the ability to develop effective earned media strategies for our clients that deliver results.
• Excellent writing skills and strong presentation skills with experience developing and delivering client presentations.
• Results driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work against deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, the ability to think on your feet and respond quickly as business factors shift.
• Demonstrate the ability to think strategically, creatively and holistically about client programs.
• Proven leadership experience, mentoring and developing junior talent.
• Have a growth mindset for yourself, your team members and your client work. 

• Experience with cybersecurity companies. 

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. 

Zeno Group is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.