Vice President, Gaming & Technology

About The Job

We are looking for a Consumer Technology Vice President with strong professional and personal experience in gaming. This person will share responsibility with the group’s Senior Vice President for leadership in areas of new business, client service, team development and morale and ensuring consistent excellence in the work delivered to clients.

Across the Zeno network, this person will serve as primary gaming strategic counsel, showcasing gaming expertise across different areas of Zeno’s technology and consumer client portfolio while growing business in new, emerging gaming related areas. They will develop and drive PR strategies and programs and on top of providing gaming expertise, must be an expert in account management including day-to-day activity, traditional and emerging PR and sound creative counsel that support’s our client’s business objectives. We’re looking for those who are excellent people leaders, client counselors and will roll up their sleeves and stay close to the work.

About You

You will succeed at Zeno if you are fearless, resourceful, tenacious and bring to the table deep knowledge of traditional strategies and a passion for the consumer electronics and gaming markets. You must also show experience driving great results while building strong, productive relationships with your clients, team and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Excellent writing and presentation skills, experience developing and delivering client presentations and new business pitches.
• At least 10 years of experience in consumer tech and/or gaming PR, messaging, product launches, content marketing, event support and more.
• Strong understanding of integrated communications across earned, owned paid and social strategic sectors.
• Gaming experience (PC, console, mobile, title promotion, etc.) a must; metaverse experience is a preferred plus.
• Digitally savvy, personally and professionally; you understand that any client program should be rounded out with social elements in today’s world.
• A history of success providing sound counsel to clients and building credibility with senior level client contacts.
• Collaborative spirit, thrive in close team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast paced environment; results driven with ability to manage multiple priorities against deadlines.
• Proven leadership experience, mentoring and developing junior talent.

$95,000 - $156,000 a year

Pay range: $95,000 to $156,000/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.

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 2021 PRovoke Global Creative Agency of the Year, 2021 PRovoke North American Agency of the Year and 2021 PRWeek Agency of the Year. We are honored to be 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.