Account Executive, Paid Media

Job Description

Job Description

About The Role

Zeno Group is seeking a smart, curious, and highly motivated Account Executive, Paid Media to join our growing team in Chicago. In this role, you will primarily help lead paid media execution across digital platforms but will also have a strong emphasis on strategic media planning, budget stewardship, performance analysis, and cross-functional team collaboration. You will act as a key liaison between media publishers, internal teams, and clients to drive strong investment decisions and deliver measurable results.

This position is ideal for someone looking to grow within a dynamic, fast-paced integrated agency environment, while strengthening experience in full-funnel media strategy and investment.

Responsibilities :

• Assist in the development of strategic paid media plans (across digital, social, programmatic, video, and emerging platforms).
• Collaborate with strategy, creative, and analytics teams to ensure cohesive planning and cross-channel execution.
• Partner with internal specialists and external partners to evaluate platforms, formats, and audience strategies aligned with client goals.
• Own the day-to-day management of paid campaigns, including trafficking, QA, and in-platform execution (Meta, Google, YouTube, TikTok, X, Pinterest, LinkedIn).
• Monitor budget pacing, performance metrics, and optimization levers to drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with external vendors and partners to gather specs, timelines, and creative deliverables.
• Analyze and report on media performance across KPIs, providing insights and optimization recommendations.
• Partner with analytics and measurement teams to interpret data trends and correlate media spend to business outcomes.
• Present findings in client reports, dashboards, and campaign wrap-ups.
• Develop strong client relationships and establish trust as a reliable paid media expert.
• Present media strategies, optimizations, and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in client meetings, QBRs, and status calls, contributing to proactive communications and thoughtful POVs.

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Pay range : $64,000 to $71,000 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.

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.