Account Manager | Account Director, Corporate & Brand Communications

Burson; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship programs

Inclusive company culture

Job summary

Burson is seeking a collaborative communications professional in Brussels to develop corporate communications and public affairs strategies for a diverse client portfolio. The ideal candidate will have fluency in French or Dutch and business proficiency in English, along with experience in media, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement.

This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment alongside a range of organizations, focusing on communication and advocacy within the Belgian market. Burson promotes a culture of continuous learning and possesses robust benefits supporting professional growth.

Qualifications

• Professional-grade fluency in French or Dutch, and business fluency in English.
• Demonstrated experience in corporate communication and media management.
• Deep understanding of the Belgian media and political landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication campaigns for clients.
• Advise clients on positioning and messaging strategies.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Fluency in French or Dutch

Experience in corporate communication

Stakeholder engagement

Political landscape understanding

Crisis communication skills

Job description

More About The Role

Burson Brussels is looking for an enthusiastic, collaborative and commercially minded communications professional with a passion for corporate communications, brand, public affairs and reputation.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of the Belgian ecosystem and a keen interest in politics, policy and decision‑making at both federal and regional levels. You will join an integrated team of advocacy and communications specialists, supporting a diverse portfolio of high‑profile clients across the Belgian market.

As part of our Brussels team, you will play a key role in developing and delivering innovative, integrated corporate communications and public affairs strategies. You will lead account teams, advise clients on complex issues, and help shape campaigns that respond to some of the most pressing economic, social, political and sustainability challenges facing businesses and institutions today.

This is an opportunity to work in a highly dynamic, international and intellectually stimulating environment, partnering with leading corporations and institutions on work that has real impact.

We are looking for someone who is ready to go the extra mile for clients and colleagues, is comfortable managing multiple projects at pace, and enjoys working as part of an international, collaborative team. You will bring strong communication instincts, curiosity about complex issues, and the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and audiences.

A proactive mindset is essential, including an openness to leveraging AI and emerging tools to drive value for clients. Your ability to learn independently, make thoughtful assessments and provide sound counsel will be just as important as your experience to date.

If you are excited by the opportunity to work across corporate communications, brand and public affairs in the Belgian market, and want to be part of an ambitious, integrated Brussels team, we would love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute media, corporate and brand communications campaigns for clients across different sectors.
• Advise clients on their positioning, messaging and stakeholder management strategies, including political stakeholders and other decision makers.
• Provide hands‑on support to develop relevant communication materials (press release, opinion pieces, position papers, fact sheets, etc.) with the ability to leverage earned but also owned and digital channels to reach your client audience.
• Provide (crisis) communication training, media training, and public affairs workshops.
• Build, maintain and develop strong client relationships based on trust and knowledge.
• Lead, train, coach and develop the teams you work with.
• Act as a Line Manager, conducting performance reviews, setting career goals, and fostering a supportive and high‑performing team culture.
• Oversee service quality, account financials, and ensure appropriate resource allocation for optimal team performance.
• Proactively lead, design, and execute business development strategies to drive growth and expand client portfolios.

Experience That Contributes To Success

• Professional‑grade fluency (written and spoken) in French or Dutch, with working proficiency in the other language, and business fluency in English.
• Demonstrated experience in corporate communication, brand activation, public affairs, media, issue management and/or stakeholder engagement.
• Deep understanding of the Belgian media and political landscape, including decision‑making process, political institutions and sphere of influence.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, balancing diverse deliverables and adapting swiftly to new tasks and deadlines to ensure successful outcomes.
• Expertise in translating complex topics into clear and compelling communication materials and policy recommendations for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated commercial curiosity and an interest in building and maintaining professional networks across the Belgian communications, media and public affairs landscape.
• Strong ability to combine AI‑enabled approaches with critical thinking, sound judgement and high‑quality communications advice.

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 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.