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. 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 WPP.com For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram . More About The Role As a Senior Account Executive at Burson, you won’t just be executing campaigns, you’ll be helping shape them. Working closely with Account Directors and Client Leads, you’ll bring strategy to life across earned, digital and influencer channels, delivering work that genuinely moves the needle for our clients’ reputations. You’ll sit at the heart of the action, building strong client partnerships, confidently engaging media, mentoring junior talent and contributing ideas that elevate both campaigns and the wider agency. This is a dynamic, high visibility role with real breadth. From strategic planning and media engagement to commercial exposure and new business support, you’ll gain hands on experience across the full spectrum of agency life. If you’re ready to step up, broaden your impact and grow within a global communications leader, this is the role that accelerates your next chapter. What You'll Do Help shape strategy, not just execute it. Partner with Client Leads and Account Directors to turn big ideas into impactful campaigns, bringing proactive thinking and fresh perspectives to the table Own delivery that makes an impact. Take the reins on day to day execution across media, influencer and integrated campaigns, ensuring work is sharp, strategic and consistently delivers against KPIs Be the voice behind the coverage. Pitch confidently to journalists, editors and influencers, building strong relationships and securing meaningful, high quality coverage that elevates your clients’ reputations Craft stories that cut through. Write compelling press releases, persuasive pitches, social content and campaign materials that resonate with different audiences and platforms Bring campaigns to life. Coordinate events, press trips and influencer activations from concept to execution, managing logistics seamlessly and ensuring every detail is considered Turn results into insight. Track performance, analyse coverage and translate outcomes into meaningful reporting that informs smarter, stronger future strategies Build trusted client partnerships. Develop a deep understanding of your clients’ brands and industries, confidently responding to requests and proactively identifying new opportunities Elevate those around you. Mentor and support junior team members, helping raise the bar across organisation, writing and media engagement Fuel agency growth. Contribute to new business pitches, draft standout case studies and identify opportunities that strengthen Burson’s market positioning Lead with ownership and accountability. Manage priorities with confidence, communicate clearly, anticipate challenges and deliver excellence Experience That Contributes To Success Experience in PR or communications (agency preferred), ideally within integrated consumer campaigns A strategic mindse, able to connect earned, social, digital, influencer and content into cohesive, insight led campaigns Strong social capabilit, understanding platform nuances, identifying trends and translating ideas into engaging, social first content Confidence building and nurturing media and creator relationships, with a proactive approach to pitching and securing coverage Excellent writing skills across press releases, pitches and platform ready social content Digital fluency, comfortable using performance insights and open to emerging tools, including AI, to enhance campaign impact Commercial awareness, strong organisation and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
