PR Account Executive - Technology

Burson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship programs

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Burson, located in Greater London, is seeking an Account Executive to support media relationships and manage accounts for leading global technology brands. This role offers the chance to work closely with high-profile clients while developing expert knowledge in the technology sector.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a proactive attitude, and a flair for storytelling to create compelling press materials and contribute innovative ideas within a dynamic team environment.

Burson fosters professional growth within a vibrant culture that values collaboration and creativity.

Qualifications

• Experience in the technology and/or telecoms sectors required.
• Strong storytelling abilities to craft compelling pitches.
• Global outlook with ability to manage relationships across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support media liaison and manage media requests.
• Develop press materials such as press releases and blogs.
• Oversee client activity reports and manage press briefings.
• Contribute ideas in internal brainstorms for client briefs.
• Monitor industry news and trends relevant to clients.

Skills

Media relations

Account management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Understanding of consumer technology

Job description

Who We Are

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.

More About The Role

This role offers the opportunity to develop under the guidance of some of the best in the industry and gain first‑hand experience working on high‑profile international brands. The 20+ team delivers integrated communications, from corporate, B2B and consumer to digital & social, influencer, analyst relations, content marketing and public affairs. We understand technology ecosystems, consumer and business audiences, and the power of the influencer.

Having a passion for technology is essential as you will work with many world‑leading technology brands. We believe technology can enhance human experience and performance as we enter a new era of intelligence, and it is crucial we continue to tell human‑first stories.

The team is recruiting an Account Executive to work with leading global technology brands. The role involves media relations, network coordination and account management to reach primarily B2B audiences.

What You'll Do

• Support day‑to‑day media liaison, develop solid media relationships and manage media requests and product reviews
• Develop press materials, from press releases and blogs to Q&A’s and briefing documents, with a high level of attention to detail
• Handle junior client relationships and build a strong rapport with your day‑to‑day contact
• Oversee the creation of coverage and activity reports for clients
• Manage press briefings, product launches, conferences and similar events for clients
• Attend and contribute ideas in internal brainstorms, generating creative ideas in response to client briefs
• Monitor and stay abreast of relevant industry news to understand trends, the competitive landscape and their impact on clients

Experience That Contributes To Success

• A positive and proactive attitude and a drive to add value to clients and teams
• A fan of technology that enhances human progress, with an understanding of the consumer technology market and excitement for its future within society and business
• Experience in the technology and/or telecoms sectors – ideally both, but technology experience is a must
• A media hound and storyteller who loves to craft compelling pitches and knows how to sell them to business, trade and national media
• A global outlook with the ability to transfer skills across both UK and global client work
• Organisational skills and the ability to tightly manage relationships with international Burson offices
• Attention to detail and appreciation of time management

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 can elevate their skills, expand their networks and produce best solutions for leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in professional development opportunities, mentorship programs, a vibrant and inclusive culture that fosters collaboration and innovation, and a hybrid work model with teams in the office around four days a week. You will have the flexibility to discuss accommodations and flexibility with the hiring team during the interview process.