Senior Account Executive - Corporate Affairs New London, England, United Kingdom

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

Job summary

A leading global communications agency seeks a Senior Account Executive to join their Corporate Affairs team in London. The role involves supporting client projects through proactive account administration, media management, and research. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong appetite for growth and a collaborative spirit. Burson offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship programs with industry leaders

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proactivity and enthusiasm for business and media.
• Ability to manage client materials efficiently.
• Strong desk research skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake account administration critical to client projects.
• Support campaign delivery through ownership of specific programme components.
• Manage comprehensive earned media and reporting.

Skills

Proactivity

Flexibility

Team Contribution

Research

Media Management

Digital Media Understanding

Reporting Skills

Job description

London, England, United Kingdom

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.

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, Employee Engagement, and 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. 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, as we believe this is the best way to learn. Spotting industry updates and news and understanding the implications of these is a daily requirement for our clients, and we would want any candidate to demonstrate proactivity and a strong appetite for growth, alongside enthusiasm for business and the media.

Experience that contributes to success:

As a new Senior Account Executive to our team, you will be supported to evolve the skills below, but should understand the expectations and areas of growth outlined below.

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.
• 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 and that we can deliver to a high standard.
• Press Office Management (where appropriate) - Effective press office administration will ensure that all media inquiries are responded to in a timely and comprehensive manner.

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, including 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 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.

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