Account Executive

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 are looking for an Account Executive to join our dynamic team where youll play a key role in driving client success through effective media relations integrated strategies and strong communication. As an Account Executive youll work closely with clients and colleagues to execute public relations campaigns develop media outreach strategies and create compelling content. Youll have the opportunity to contribute to innovative campaigns grow client relationships and support business development all while working in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

What youll do:

• Be a sponge. Read all you can on your clients their industries and their competitors including articles press materials marketing collateral and strategy documents. Know whats happening in the world your markets and pop culture - always. Never have to say Sorry I didnt see that.
  
  
• Wonder. Learn. Read presentation decks really listen in meetings understand not just what you are doing but why it is being done and how it adds value to our clients business. Drive tactical execution and development of client programming (i.e. first draft of materials proposals briefs strategy plans).
  
  
• Research develop and pitch fresh thought-provoking stories and coordinate press materials and events such as press kits releases and press conferences. Know the media landscape including editorial calendars media lists media moves programs and subscribing to media newsletters.
  
  
• Be curious. Note the latest trends in media politics culture fashion etc. and apply them to clients programs by presenting a thoughtful and comprehensive POV on findings which in turns aims to add value to their business. Help organize and participate in brainstorming meetings and contribute ideas based on research and insights as a means of supporting the business case for our creative recommendations to the client.
  
  
• Synthesize research for analysis and summary reports and use to compile reports (i.e. competitor analysis) for teams and clients.

Experience that contributes to success:

• Experience in or passion for public relations media relations or a related field with a focus on media outreach and strategy execution.
  
  
• Ambitious creative curious and energetic with outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
  
  
• Have a self-starting entrepreneurial approach to work and embrace a Growth Mindset.
  
  
• Have a point-of-view and share it vocally.
  
  
• Be a team player that actively participates in our culture of kindness believe in personal leadership and embrace situational and transformative leadership.

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