Associate Analyst (Assistant Account Executive level)

Hill & Knowlton; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an entry-level Analyst to join their Social Listening & Analytics team. This is a unique opportunity for recent graduates eager to dive into social media trends and consumer insights while working with iconic global brands. You'll gain hands-on experience in social and digital analytics, utilizing advanced tools to uncover insights that shape brand reputation and impact initiatives. With a commitment to professional growth and a collaborative culture, this role offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized. If you are passionate about data and storytelling, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship programs

Inclusive company culture

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with internship experience in digital media, marketing, or communications.
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support social media monitoring and reporting for brands.
• Translate complex data into compelling narratives for campaigns.

Skills

Writing Skills

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Brandwatch

Sprinklr

NewsWhip

Job description

New York

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 looking for an entry-level Analyst to join our Social Listening & Analytics team in support of some of the most iconic global brands. If you're a recent graduate with internship experience in digital media, marketing, or communications—and you're eager to dive into social media trends, consumer insights, and cultural conversations—this is your chance to grow at the intersection of data and storytelling.

This is a rare opportunity to build a career in social and digital analytics with one of the world’s top global communications firms, while working on some of the most recognizable brands in the world.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Support social media monitoring and reporting for brands, helping track cultural, competitor, and consumer trends.
• Learn to use tools like Brandwatch, Sprinklr, and NewsWhip to uncover insights that influence brand reputation, sustainability, and social impact initiatives.
• Work closely with teams to translate complex data into compelling narratives for digital and communications campaigns.
• Monitor online conversations and media trends around multiple brands and corporate presence.
• Assist in preparing performance reports for campaigns and brand health tracking across social and digital platforms.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, gaining exposure to both agency and client-side work.

EXPERIENCE THAT CONTRIBUTES TO SUCCESS:

• Recent graduates (Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, PR, data analytics, or related field).
• Internship experience in PR, marketing, analytics, or social media (agency, brand, or nonprofit experience all welcome).
• Curious and detail-oriented individuals who are excited by data and cultural trends.
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; bonus points if you’ve dabbled in pivot tables, boolean searches, or dashboards.
• Comfortable juggling multiple projects and learning new tools in a dynamic environment.
• Enthusiastic team players eager to contribute to a collaborative and inclusive workplace.
• Bonus: Second language fluency (Spanish, Portuguese, or French) or any exposure to social listening tools.

#LI-BO2

WPP / Burson / Axicom / GCI is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

Our careers page is designed to be accessible to everyone. If you need any specific accommodations during the application process, feel free to reach out to us at [e-mail].

Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range between:

$35,000 - $75,000 USD

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.