Associate Director, Entertainment & Brand Strategy

Burson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Burson, part of WPP, seeks an Associate Director to lead strategic counsel for major entertainment clients in the UK. You will guide account teams, shape narratives across platforms, and drive innovative campaigns that create measurable value and new revenue streams.

The role blends leadership, client management and creative oversight to deliver exceptional results. You will oversee budgets, forecast resources, and nurture junior leaders while aligning with DEI and AI guidelines.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to advise clients and deepen relationships with strategic counsel.
• Strong capability to craft compelling multi-channel narratives and campaigns.
• Experience leading account teams and coordinating cross-functional specialists.
• Financial discipline with budgets, forecasts and profitability focus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted strategic advisor to clients and guide them to objectives.
• Craft narratives and multi-channel strategies to drive value and revenue.
• Lead ideation sessions and pitch innovative concepts to partners.
• Ensure delivery on time, within budget, and meet high standards.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to pitch development.
• Oversee client forecasts, resources, and profitability.
• Inspire and coach direct reports, fostering growth and collaboration.
• Champion DEI and responsibly explore AI tools within guidelines.

Skills

Client advisory

Strategic narrative

Team leadership

Budget management

Entertainment industry knowledge

Job description

Burson, part of WPP, seeks an Associate Director to lead strategic counsel for major entertainment clients in the UK. You will guide account teams, shape narratives across platforms, and drive innovative campaigns that create measurable value and new revenue streams.

The role blends leadership, client management and creative oversight to deliver exceptional results. You will oversee budgets, forecast resources, and nurture junior leaders while aligning with DEI and AI guidelines.