Associate Director - Brand, Sports & Entertainment - Burson

<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><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">BURSON BRAND, SPORT & ENTERTAINMENT</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Brand, Sport and Entertainment team is home to some of the world’s best loved sport and entertainment brands including Activision Blizzard, Spotify, adidas, Gillette, Bose and many more. It is made up of sector specialists who live and breathe culture, sports, gaming, music and film. We’re building a vibrant and diverse team, that delivers incredible work for amazing brands at the forefront of culture.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">ABOUT THE ROLE</span></strong></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">As an Associate Director, you will be a dynamic and commercially astute thinker, creating strategic and innovative solutions for client challenges that yield exceptional results. You will offer insightful and effective counsel to clients, manage expectations, proactively address issues, and ensure seamless execution of all client deliverables.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">This role is a rare opportunity to work on a career-defining set of clients that would turn the head of anyone passionate about entertainment. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">ACTIVISION BLIZZARD </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Activision Blizzard is the world’s largest video game publisher, with titles including Call of Duty, Diablo, World of Warcraft and Overwatch. This role sits across all franchises to provide leadership to day-to-day UK account team and support the Senior Director and Managing Director in running the business to the highest standards. Crucial to this role is an understanding of UK culture including sports, music, and the influencer and creator landscape. </span><s