Senior Account Executive - Health & Wellness

Hill & Knowlton; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Burson is seeking a Senior Account Executive to support their dynamic healthcare communications team in London. The successful candidate will engage in impactful account administration and contribute to innovative marketing campaigns for leading healthcare brands. A commitment to proactivity and a passion for the media landscape are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Mentorship programs with industry leaders

Qualifications

• Experience or understanding of healthcare communications is valuable.
• Strong desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Undertake account administration critical to client projects.
• Spot industry updates and understand their implications.
• Support campaign delivery through effective programme management.

Skills

Proactive account administration

Integrated marketing

Media management

Digital media

Research 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:
We are a diverse team of 40+ healthcare communications specialists who thrive on curiosity, the thrill of a challenge, good old-fashioned fun and working in partnership with clients to improve the health of the world, one brilliant idea at a time.

We deliver global, EMEA and UK integrated marketing communications solutions for many of the world’s leading healthcare companies. Our breadth of work is limitless, as we challenge ourselves to innovate in all that we do and really make a difference. If it’s led by solid-insight or data, nothing is out of reach; from traditional media campaigns, data communications and brand launches, to multi-channel digital and social media programmes, to influencer campaigns and disease awareness initiatives, to patient apps or patient advocacy partnerships, to multi-award-winning corporate re-positioning videos and crisis management, the list is endless.

We are very proud to have been awarded the EMEA Healthcare Consultancy of the Year for a few years running, as well as having received awards across the board in Social Media, PR, Marketing, Innovation, Digital and Influencer categories – an accolade to be proud of when pitted against some of the best consumer campaigns from less-regulated industries.

We believe that working here is a chance to change lives, including your own. We’re a super supportive team with a warm, friendly and social culture. Through our solid PDP process and ongoing training and support, we pride ourselves on nurturing our people to be their very best.

What you'll do:
If you bring an enthusiasm for the intersections of communications and healthcare, 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 an 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 a strong appetite for this alongside an enthusiasm for healthcare and the media.

Experience that contributes to success:
New Senior Account Executives to our team will be supported to evolve the skills below but should understand these expectations and have a passion to proactively take this opportunity and unlock a career in healthcare communications.

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.
• Integrated Marketing and Technical PR Skills Development – Competence in foundation PR and integrated marketing skills will support programme delivery.
• Media Management - Comprehensive 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 utilise 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 enquirers are responded to in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Research - Effective desk research skills will ensure that business pitches, proposals, client events and media opportunities are comprehensively supported and capitalised upon.

Our London Office

Burson employs over 450 people in the UK, and our stunning Southwark offices run over two floors as part of the larger WPP Campus, Rose Court. We have access to a beautiful roof terrace with panoramic views across London and a bar/restaurant area, which is a great spot for client meetings and socialising with the wider agency and other WPP OpCo’s.

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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.

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