Assistant Account Executive, Corporate & Public Affairs - Burson
Job Description
<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who we are:</strong></h3> <p>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.</p> <p>WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit <a href="WPP.com">WPP.com</a> </p> <p>For more information visit <a href="https://www.bursonglobal.com/">bursonglobal.com</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/burson/posts/?feedView=all">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burson.global/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.</p></div><h3><strong>More about the role:</strong></h3> <p>Burson is seeking an Assistant Account Executive to support a portfolio of corporate, consumer, and financial services clients across multiple industries. This role provides hands-on experience supporting integrated communications programs, including media relations, influencer engagement, stakeholder communications, and corporate reputation initiatives.</p> <p>The ideal candidate is highly organized, curious, and eager to learn, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, collaborative agency environment. This position offers exposure to cross-functional account teams, senior leadership, and high-impact communications work.</p> <h3><strong>What you'll do:</strong></h3> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Conduct daily media monitoring across national, regional, trade, and digital outlets; prepare and distribute monitoring reports and status updates on consistent timelines.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":317,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"335559991":230}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Track and flag emerging coverage, trends, and social conversations to support proactive </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">insights</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> development and issue awareness.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":317,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"335559991":230}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"sin