Who we are:
Burson, part of WPP, 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.
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More About The Role
We’re on the lookout for a Corporate Account Manager to join the team at Burson
If you’re an experienced AM with a background in issues & crisis and/or fintech, and are keen to work across complex, high impact briefs. This could be the role for you.
This is a corporate leaning role with a strong focus on tech, reputation, and working across a mix of global and emerging brands. You’ll support integrated communications, while partnering closely with senior leaders and clients in fast moving, often regulated environments.
You’ll play a key role in helping clients manage risk, shape narratives, and deliver strategic communications that cut through, ideal for someone who can confidently flex between corporate storytelling and issues management
What You’ll Do
- Lead day to day client management across corporate and integrated accounts
- Support and manage issues and crisis communications, including monitoring, messaging, and response
- Develop strategic communications plans across a range of audiences
- Oversee content development including media materials, stakeholder comms, and thought leadership
- Manage media relations and build strong journalist relationships
- Contribute to social and digital campaigns, working closely with integrated teams
- Support new business, proposals, and strategic recommendations
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members
Experience That Contributes To Success
- Experience operating at Account Manager level within PR, corporate communications, or agency environments
- Strong background in issues & crisis communications
- Experience working across fintech or financial services (or other regulated industries)
- Proven ability to manage clients and provide strategic counsel in high-pressure environments
- Strong writing skills across corporate and media materials
Advantageous: exposure to our key capability areas:
- Social & Total influence
- Data & intelligence (including AI/digital)
- Strategy
At Burson, we’re driven by Craft, Curiosity, Counsel, and Camaraderie; and we’re always looking for people who bring sharp thinking, strong judgement, and a collaborative mindset.
If this sounds like you (or someone in your network), we’d love to hear from you.
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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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