Junior Brand & Communications Coordinator

Burson; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burson, part of WPP, is a global communications leader shaping how brands build reputation. This role supports external communications, media management, and events, offering hands-on agency experience and exposure to senior leaders.

You’ll work from Burson’s hybrid model, gaining experience across messaging, content development, and industry activations while contributing to Burson’s brand and client programs.

Qualifications

• Six months of PR experience or internships; agency experience is a plus.
• Based in New York with a hybrid in-office model, three days per week at the NYC office (3WTC).
• Exposure to in-house or agency-side marketing and communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across formats.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfort working with senior leaders and handling time-critical requests.
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and basic project-management tools.
• Hands-on experience with AI and willingness to learn as tools evolve.

Responsibilities

• Track category trends to sharpen communications strategies and outreach.
• Draft and edit content packages for press releases, pitches, bylines, and presentations.
• Translate messages for different audiences without losing Burson’s brand voice.
• Review local materials to ensure alignment with brand voice and messaging guidelines.
• Support design of events and external marketing activations across markets.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

AI experience

Event planning

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Burson, part of WPP, is a global communications leader shaping how brands build reputation. This role supports external communications, media management, and events, offering hands-on agency experience and exposure to senior leaders.

You’ll work from Burson’s hybrid model, gaining experience across messaging, content development, and industry activations while contributing to Burson’s brand and client programs.