Account Executive - Communications - Hybrid

Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. Burson’s Corporate Affairs team uses insight, creativity, and expertise to build and protect the reputations of some of the world’s most influential brands, companies and organisations. We are trusted advisers when the stakes are high — helping clients navigate today’s complex challenges, while anticipating tomorrow’s trends and issues.

Our clients span industries from financial services to technology, consumer goods to retail and automotive. Our teams bring together experts in Corporate Reputation, Crisis & Risk, Business Transformation and Employee Engagement, Leadership Communications— offering fully integrated solutions with precision and pace.

We prize rigour, quality and agility, and are true partners to our clients — but we also believe work should be collaborative, creative, and enjoyable.

Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and confidently advising senior stakeholders on sensitive reputational matters.

Issues & Crisis Management: Proactively manage and mitigate reputational risks and crises for a diverse portfolio of B2B and/or B2C clients, spanning a wide range of complex issues from sustainability and cybercrime to D&I and corporate restructuring.

Apply initiative, critical thinking, and a keen problem-solving ability to support the development and implementation of effective communication strategies that protect and enhance client reputations.

Actively participate in new business initiatives, contributing to pitches and proposals to expand the agency's issues and crisis management portfolio.

Demonstrated interest in and understanding of business issues, news, politics, and media, with the ability to identify trends and their implications for clients.

Eager to learn from industry leaders, with the drive to actively engage and contribute to building and managing client corporate reputations.

Competence in foundational PR skills, including comprehensive earned media management, effective press office administration, and strong research capabilities.

Digital Fluency: Expanding understanding of the digital and social media landscape, with the ability to utilise digital tools to enhance client service and campaign delivery.

Demonstrated ability in high-quality, proactive account administration, efficient programme support, and accurate, timely reporting.

A strategic thinker with curiosity and a proactive approach to identifying solutions and supporting campaign objectives.

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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