Vice President, Earned Media, Corporate Affairs
Vice President, Earned Media, Corporate Affairs
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$ 60000 - 140000
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Who we are:
Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams industryleading 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 part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) the creative transformation company. For more information visit and follow us on LinkedIn andInstagram.
More about the role:
Burson is looking for a Vice President based in Washington DC to join our Corporate & Public Affairs Earned Media team. This person will contribute to the growth and performance of the firm by supporting large integrated client teams across various workstreams and programs.
You will support client business priorities with earned media strategy and planning offer public affairs expertise as applicable and execute earned media relations campaigns content development and other integrated internal/external efforts including executive visibility and thought leadership. Understanding the sphere of influence with Beltway media is critical and any prior work in journalism is a plus.
The right candidate has experience coordinating earned media at global thought leadership events such as Davos Concordia UNGA Milken Global Institute Aspen Ideas Festival and more. Understanding how clients can show up at these events in an impactful way and connecting the dots with top tier media and news influencers through storytelling must be demonstrated.
If youre solutionsoriented and earnedmedia savvy Burson is a place where youll thrive.
And while there is no one kind of Burson Person everyone at Burson has something in common: a mindset a way of responding to challenges with openness and curiosity and a commitment to learning. Burson will feed that drive by rewarding courageous tenacity and nurturing your career with the opportunity to work across a variety of industry verticals and collaborate across multiple practice teams and geographies.
What youll do:
- Leverage and build relationships with a variety of top tier business and trade media including those in the mainstream conversative and emerging media spaces.
- Drive development of earned media relations strategies and tactics delivering results.
- Integrate and highlight Bursons proprietary technologies to support innovative and creative earned media storytelling opportunities.
- Serve as an SME in the Earned Media practice on D.C. media and global media events such as COP Climate Week Davos and more.
- Play a lead role in mentoring junior team members and support professional development opportunities.
- Develop and grow client relationships acting as daytoday point of contact.
- Develop and/or edit key messages and media materials for corporate announcements or executives including talking points Q&As news releases etc. as needed.
- Act as the clients goto source of information for industry and media trends and corresponding opportunities for new perspectives
Experience that contributes to success:
- Minimum 8 years of previous public relations work experience in the corporate communications and public affairs sector with top tier national and Beltway media. Agency experience is a plus
- Track record of developing proactive positive storytelling for clients at the corporate level
- Understanding of Beltway media and existing media relationships
- Experience managing media placements at global events
- Demonstrated media relations success including strategy and successful/measurable outcomes
- A blended background in both account management and media relations
- Advanced writing skills ability to write for senior level management and audiences adapting tone and style
- Ability to manage complex relationships diplomatically and consultatively
- Ability to think innovatively; develop creative solutions and new programs
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Burson 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.
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The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $60000 to $140000. Individual compensation varies based on jobrelated factors including location business needs level of responsibility experience and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details:
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 todays 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 were an agency of learnitalls. We recognize that the things we do best creativity and communications require a level of nuanced understanding. Thats why its imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we cant 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 viewyour talentis what makes you a #BursonPerson and its how we deliver exceptional results for our clients together.
We believe the best work happens when were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. Thats why weve 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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