Senior Account Manager - Consumer PR

Overview

Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. This role offers the opportunity to develop under the guidance of industry leaders and gain first-hand experience working on high-profile international brands. The Burson Consumer team provides exposure to globally recognised clients and campaigns focused on performance and purpose, with a diverse and supportive environment.

What You'll Do

• Leading teams and client remits
• Managing a busy campaign, project management, and press offices; handling reactive and proactive media enquiries as needed
• Strategic client advisory and planning
• Maintaining relationships and building media/influencer contacts to drive client coverage
• Reviewing and developing content
• Creative ideation in response to client briefs
• Managing retainers and projects from conception to completion, anticipating challenges and meeting deadlines

Experience That Contributes To Success

• A passion for understanding consumers, culture, and what shapes demand
• Strong experience working on consumer brands across corporate and consumer campaigns
• Passionate about compelling content and working with media, influencers, and key opinion leaders to deliver key content and messages
• A confident client handler with the ability to share counsel
• Ability to drive an account team, encouraging and supporting them on their journey
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans that align with client objectives and market trends
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, retainers, and identifying opportunities for account growth
• Familiarity with PR measurement tools and a data-driven approach to demonstrating campaign performance and ROI

You Belong At Burson

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 elevate their skills, expand their networks, and deliver solutions for today's leading brands. Our growth is supported by robust benefits, mentorship, a diverse and collaborative culture, and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in people because their success is our success.

At Burson, we're an agency of learn-it-alls. We hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities to inspire bold ideas, foster constructive dialogue, and drive innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view-your talent-defines you as a and helps us deliver exceptional results for clients, together.

We operate with a hybrid model, typically 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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