Senior Account Executive - Corporate Affairs

Burson; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communications agency seeks a Senior Account Executive in Corporate Affairs to manage client accounts and support campaign delivery. The role emphasizes PR skills, research, and media management in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Join Burson to develop your career in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• High-quality, proactive account administration.
• Effective desk research skills.
• Understanding of digital media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Undertake account administration critical to client projects.
• Spot industry updates and news.
• Support campaign delivery through programme components.

Skills

PR Skills

Research

Media Management

Digital Media

Reporting

Job description

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Who We Are

Burson 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.

Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information, visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

More About The Role

Burson’s Corporate Affairs team uses insight, creativity, and expertise to build and protect the reputations of some of the world’s most influential brands, companies, and organizations. We are trusted advisers when the stakes are high — helping clients navigate today’s complex challenges, while anticipating tomorrow’s trends and issues.

Our clients span industries from financial services to technology, consumer goods to retail and automotive. Our teams bring together experts in Corporate Reputation, Crisis & Risk, Business Transformation, and Employee Engagement, Leadership Communications—offering fully integrated solutions with precision and pace.

Corporate Affairs is home to agency natives, former journalists, and in-house leads. We prize rigor, quality, and agility, and are true partners to our clients — but we also believe work should be collaborative, creative, and enjoyable.

What You'll Do

If you bring enthusiasm for the intersections of communications and a drive to be part of a successful team, Burson will provide you with a flying start to a fast-paced, dynamic career.

As a Senior Account Executive, you will be responsible for undertaking account administration critical to all client and team projects, under the guidance of an Account Manager or Senior Account Manager. Spotting industry updates and news and understanding the implications of these is a daily requirement for our clients. We want candidates to demonstrate proactivity, a strong appetite for growth, and enthusiasm for business and media.

Experience That Contribute To Success

As a new Senior Account Executive, you will be supported to evolve the skills below — but should understand these as expectations and areas for growth.

A Successful Candidate Will Deliver Through

• Team Contribution - A can-do attitude, flexibility, and willingness to contribute will need to be consistently demonstrated.
• Account Administration – High-quality, proactive account administration will increase account efficiency and support the delivery of client objectives.
• Programme Support - Ownership of specific programme components as directed by account teams will support campaign delivery.
• PR Skills – Competence in foundation PR to support programme delivery.
• Research - Effective desk research skills will ensure that business pitches, proposals, client events, and media opportunities are comprehensively supported and capitalized upon.
• Media Management - Comprehensive earned media management will support proactive and reactive aspects of programme delivery.
• Digital Media - Expanding understanding of the digital media landscape, the role of digital and social media, and how to utilize digital tools will support client service.
• Reporting - Comprehensive, accurate, and timely reporting will ensure that all client activity is professionally recorded and communicated.
• Information & Collateral Management - Efficient management of client materials will ensure that the correct content is always available to deliver high standards.
• Press Office Management (where appropriate) - Effective press office administration will ensure media inquiries are responded to promptly and comprehensively.

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 networks, and produce the best solutions for leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our benefits and development programs, mentorship, an inclusive culture fostering collaboration and innovation, and packages to reward top talent. We invest in our people because their success is our success.

At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that creativity and communications require nuanced understanding. Hiring talented people of all backgrounds and identities is essential for inspiring ideas, fostering dialogue, and driving innovation. Your unique perspective makes you a #BursonPerson, essential for delivering exceptional client results.

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. We’ve adopted a hybrid work approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. Please discuss any accommodations or flexibility needs during the interview process.

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