Burson 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.
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More About the Role
As a Senior Account Executive at Burson, you’ll work with some of the world’s most influential and recognisable brands, helping shape the stories that define their reputation. You’ll support and lead day-to-day delivery across key accounts, collaborating closely with senior leaders while coordinating media outreach, events, content creation and reporting that genuinely moves the needle.
In this role, you’ll be trusted to build strong client relationships, deliver high quality work and proactively spot opportunities that elevate campaigns, strengthen reputation and drive impact.
What You’ll Do
Account Management
- Support strategy, planning and execution alongside senior team members
- Coordinate events, press trips, media stays and influencer activity
- Oversee content development, including pitches, social posts and press materials
- Ensure team documents, folders and trackers are accurate and up to date
- Identify potential client issues early and support solutions proactively
Media & Influencer Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with media and influencer contacts
- Stay across shifts in the media landscape and share insights with the team
- Confidently pitch and secure quality coverage across multiple formats
- Draft clear, engaging press releases, pitches and alerts
Client Service
- Develop strong knowledge of client brands, industries and competitors
- Proactively suggest ideas across PR, content, partnerships and social
- Provide timely updates and responses to clients
- Identify relevant news, trends and opportunities that support client objectives
- Maintain accurate reports, trackers and measurement documents
Financial & New Business
- Support third-party cost management and approvals
- Contribute ideas and insights to new business discussions and proposals
- Draft case studies that highlight high-quality outcomes and results
Wider Agency Thinking
- Engage with specialists across Burson and the broader WPP network
- Demonstrate interest in digital, content, internal communications and emerging channels
- Share ideas for improving processes, capability and ways of working
Experience That Contributes to Success
- A strong communicator with a passion for storytelling
- Confident pitching and nurturing media relationships
- Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple deadlines
- Curious, proactive and eager to look ahead for opportunities
- Comfortable coordinating events, influencer activity and content production
- A collaborative team member who enjoys supporting and mentoring others
- Confident navigating both traditional PR and digital communication channels
If you’re ready to grow your career with a global communications agency and work on meaningful, high impact client projects, we’d love to hear from you.
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. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.
At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. 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.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. 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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