Preboarding – Zen Media

We pride ourselves on being client-focused, relevant, and open to innovative ideas — that’s exactly why we hired YOU!

We strive to hire the most talented people, and we’re proud to say that we employ the best of the best.

We’re excited that you’ve chosen to be a part of our team and can’t wait to see how your contributions help propel Zen Media to new levels of greatness.

Virtual Pre-boarding Roadmap

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Read about Zen

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Meet our leadership

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Learn about our core values

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Fill out HR form

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Sign handbook

Buckle up — it’s going to be an exhilarating ride!

FIRST THING’S FIRST

About Zen

Zen Media was founded in 2009 by our CEO, Shama Hyder. Together with her first employee Stephanie Chavez, Zen’s reigning President, Zen transitioned from a simple social media agency to an award-winning public relations and digital marketing agency for B2B brands. We take pride in our team, knowing we hire the best talent in the market—people who understand how to use proven traditional methods and cutting-edge technology to propel our clients to the forefront of their industries. We offer our clients expertise in public relations, content creation, search engine marketing and branding—all tailored to their individual business cultures.

Our Founder
& CEO

Shama Hyder built Zen Media from a scrappy startup to an industry-leading agency.

She’s also distinguished herself as an international marketing luminary, delivered keynotes to packed houses in more than 20 countries and written several bestselling books. But it’s her nose for innovation that makes her the figure CMOs seek out to build brand reputation, increase market share and deliver bottom-line results.

As the acclaimed author of The Zen of Social Media Marketing (now in its 4th edition) and Momentum: How to Propel Your Marketing and Transform Your Brand in the Digital Age, Shama is a key figure behind the growth of many recognized brands.

Our Mission and Vision

VISION

Marketing is the greatest investment tech-driven B2B companies can make to gain a disproportionate advantage in the marketplace. We are committed to ensuring B2B brands stay relevant by increasing Share of Voice in response to an ever-discerning and evolving buyer. We lead with a Mixed Marketing Model where earned media is just one part of the mix to deliver outsized ROI and ROAs for our clients. In a few short years, we will have redefined what earned media means in a changing world.

OBJECTIVE

Our objective is to develop long-term partnerships by exceeding our clients’ expectations through creativity, responsiveness, and hard work.

MISSION

Our mission is to position ourselves at the forefront of Digital Media and to “slay” the status quo!

OUR LEADERSHIP

Shama Hyder

Scott Thompson

Chief of Staff

Megan Noorman

Vice President of Brand

Jacob Hovanec

Creative Director

JoAnn Yoshida

Director of Social Media

Our Core Values

Workplace Standards

At Zen Media we promote freedom of expression and open communication, but we have specific standards for our employees to follow in their day-to-day work life. These are explained in more detail in your employee handbook, but we wanted you to know up-front how important they are to us.

Personal Appearance

It is expected you come to work dressed appropriately as we meet with clients on a daily basis. Being a virtual company, it’s easy to let your guard down, but remember, the image you portray reflects on Zen Media and how we are perceived as an organization.

Respect in the Workplace

We expect for all employees to respect their colleagues, supervisors, and other team members. We do not allow, nor will we tolerate, any kind of discriminatory or demeaning behavior, harassment, or victimization.

Communication and Collaboration

Employees should be collaborative, and ready to communicate with their colleagues, supervisors, and team members. There will be disagreements, but we expect you to be constructive and professional in your dealings with others.

You can reference our team’s PRINT results here for more information on their motivators and triggers.

Print Results Here

Professional Behavior

We succeed as a company with the trust and confidence of our employees, vendors, and clients. We earn it by keeping our promises and acting with honesty and integrity.

Professional Competence

As you grow professionally with Zen, we expect you to grow individually in knowledge and skill. This ensures that our clients continually receive the most competent, relevant, and professional service available.

Confidentiality

All employees are responsible for maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality. This includes general company information and trade secrets as well as client-specific information.

WE HAVE FUN!

What’s Next?

Once you receive your laptop and personal password, complete your pre-employment paperwork, and review this pre-boarding portal and employee handbook, you’ll be ready to start! Here’s what to expect in your first 30 days at Zen.

Introduce Yourself

Welcome to the party, I mean office—welcome to the team! We’re thrilled to have your bad self join our team of changemakers #bettertogether. Please take a few minutes to complete this intake form so that we can get to know you a little better. Being a virtual company has its perks, but we want to make sure we don’t miss out on the human connection that comes with being a collaborative team. Here goes…

Day 1

Your first day will be fairly slow.

The first day will mostly consist of introductions to other team members along with a brief overview of our company—who we are and what we do. Your supervisor will also give you an overview of your department and how what you do plays into the bigger picture at Zen Media. Your manager will discuss your training plan and provide you with any training aids. Being a virtual company does have its challenges, so your manager will “touch base” with you frequently to make sure that everything is going well.

First Week

You should be feeling more comfortable.

During your first week, your manager will dive a little deeper into your job responsibilities and how they fit into the overall team effort. You'll get to know the employees in your department, as well as those in other departments that you will interact with, and you will be trained on our internal platforms.

At this point you will be exposed to your daily responsibilities in more depth and given the opportunity to interact in real time with other team members or clients. Being a virtual company can be challenging, so don’t be afraid to ask your manager and new teammates questions. You’ll be surprised at how welcoming and supportive your colleagues will be. After all, we’ve all been where you are.

First Month

You’re learning and growing!

You’ve had the opportunity to contribute to the team's efforts, and you are feeling really good about yourself. You’ve learned a great deal about the role you play, and we’ve learned a lot about your capabilities! As you progress through your first month, your manager will dive deeper into your responsibilities and review any additional training required. Learn as much as you can so that you can continue to contribute to the overall team effort!

Your manager will conduct scheduled one-on-one discussions with you to update your progress and answer any questions you may have. Let your manager know what is going well and if you’ve experienced any difficulties along the way. We want you to succeed, and this is your opportunity to share your thoughts.

Beyond

Keep it up - you're doing awesome!

You’ll continue to learn, grow, and contribute. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas and encourage you to share them with us. We know that there is always room for improvement, and we’re counting on your expertise and insight to help us take the next step to further greatness! We encourage you to offer any ideas, recommendations, and observations about your job to your manager. This is how we get better!

Your manager will continue weekly one-on-one discussions to assure that any questions that you have are answered and that you feel comfortable about the job you’re doing. You will be updated on your progress along with any actions that will help aid in your success.

Just before your 90-day probationary period ends, you will receive a self-evaluation form to complete. This self-evaluation will be followed by a formal 90-day performance evaluation conducted by your manager.

Tools We Use

You were hired because of the skills that you possess. We’re confident that these skills will allow you to contribute to the Zen team. Companies use varied specialized platforms that allow them to perform the specific functions that they need to accomplish, and we are no different. The following platforms are the ones we use most frequently. You are encouraged to ask questions.

You learned a lot in school or at a previous job, but at Zen Media you learn by doing. Over your first few weeks you will work closely with your manager who will guide you through the various tasks assigned to you.

Again, welcome to the team!

After reviewing and signing the handbook, you’ll have completed Zen Media’s Pre-boarding process. You can always come back to this portal to refresh yourself on these materials.

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