Senior Account Executive – International & Public Affairs
About Burson
Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialised 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. Burson operates under WPP (NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com
Our International and Public Affairs Team
Fuelled by unique insights, creativity, and deep expertise, the Burson International and Public Affairs team is the UK’s most dynamic force of bright, inquisitive, and bold communications consultants.
Our International Affairs work helps organizations and businesses communicate internationally in a way that amplifies their message locally, combining international best practice with market know-how and counsel. Our holistic approach to communications helps clients identify the best opportunities, targets, and channels to achieve objectives and deliver impact.
Consistently ahead of the curve, we are trusted advisors when the stakes are high, helping clients navigate the complex challenges of today while anticipating the sensitive issues of tomorrow. We have the firepower and skills to support organizations at every stage of their growth cycle, ultimately moving hearts and minds through every available channel. We work with clients across all industries, including travel, fintech, higher education, government, and more.
We offer an impressive and integrated mix of agency natives, former journalists, political campaigners, and in-house leads who unite to deliver diverse and differentiated perspectives to clients based on experience and sound judgment. We prize rigour, quality, and agility, forging meaningful partnerships with our clients to add value. And we like to have fun.
Your Role at Burson
As a Senior Account Executive, you will play a key role in driving the day-to-day operations of two key international accounts. Based in London, you will work closely with our Burson clients and colleagues in the Middle East, helping them design and deliver communications programs that build awareness, protect reputations, and reach diverse global audiences.
Ideally, you will have some experience in public relations or strategic communications. Agency (PR, consultancy) experience is an asset, although not required.
This individual will have a strong interest in complex, high-profile issues and a proven track record of supporting clients in navigating them. Experience in a related environment is essential, as is strong writing experience.
You will be responsible for project managing and other key outputs under the guidance of other team members, as well as playing an active role in ensuring the smooth running of accounts. The successful candidate will pride themselves on ideas and smart thinking and will be eager to bring new ideas to accounts and the wider practice.
Spotting industry issues and understanding their implications is crucial for our clients. Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in this area, along with enthusiasm for media, social media, technology, and geopolitics.
What You Will Do
Our London Office
Burson employs over 450 people in the UK, and our stunning Southwark offices run over two floors as part of the larger WPP Campus, Rose Court. We have access to a beautiful roof terrace with panoramic views across London and a bar/restaurant area, which is a great spot for client meetings and socialising with the wider agency and other WPP OpCo’s.
DE&I
At Burson, diversity, equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting, and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity. It also enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work.
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