Assistant Account Executive, Consumer Brand Practice
Burson, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Who We Are
Burson 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. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
More About The Role Burson has an immediate opening for an
Assistant Account Executive
join our
Consumer & Brand Practice , focused on delivering impactful campaigns for a leading consumer brand. This role involves supporting multiple workstreams for a F500 company focused on media relations, content development and integrated communications strategies.
The ideal candidate is a proactive and eager self-starter with strong project management skills, an understanding of the evolving consumer media landscape, and the ability to contribute to creative brainstorming ideas for campaigns.
This position can be based in either Atlanta, Washington DC, New York or Pittsburgh.
What You'll Do
Serve as a key team member contributing to the execution and management of multiple projects and workstreams.
Develop media materials including pitch emails, reporter backgrounders, spokesperson briefing documents, and messaging.
Build and maintain targeted media lists and pitches; learn and follow clients’ priority media.
Identify cultural and industry trends and bring forward creative ideas.
Track and analyze media hits and campaign results against KPIs; maintain media trackers of press coverage.
Develop deep knowledge of client industry.
Support development and execution of media and campaigns.
Participate in client meetings, accurately capturing meeting notes and next steps.
Experience That Contributes To Success
Ideally a recent graduate with 0-1 years of PR internship experience.
Strong writing, media, and research skills.
Results-focused approach and willingness to go the extra mile for clients.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
Highly detail-oriented, with excellent time management skills.
Experience in Microsoft Office, Cision, MuckRack, and Brandwatch, preferred.
Desire to work in a diverse and inclusive organization as an active participant in culture initiatives, training opportunities, and employee resource groups.
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.
Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome.
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range between:
$35,000—$75,000 USD
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 today’s 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, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t 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 view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve 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.
When you click the "Submit Application" button below, this will send any information you add below to Burson. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
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Burson 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. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
More About The Role Burson has an immediate opening for an
Assistant Account Executive
join our
Consumer & Brand Practice , focused on delivering impactful campaigns for a leading consumer brand. This role involves supporting multiple workstreams for a F500 company focused on media relations, content development and integrated communications strategies.
The ideal candidate is a proactive and eager self-starter with strong project management skills, an understanding of the evolving consumer media landscape, and the ability to contribute to creative brainstorming ideas for campaigns.
This position can be based in either Atlanta, Washington DC, New York or Pittsburgh.
What You'll Do
Serve as a key team member contributing to the execution and management of multiple projects and workstreams.
Develop media materials including pitch emails, reporter backgrounders, spokesperson briefing documents, and messaging.
Build and maintain targeted media lists and pitches; learn and follow clients’ priority media.
Identify cultural and industry trends and bring forward creative ideas.
Track and analyze media hits and campaign results against KPIs; maintain media trackers of press coverage.
Develop deep knowledge of client industry.
Support development and execution of media and campaigns.
Participate in client meetings, accurately capturing meeting notes and next steps.
Experience That Contributes To Success
Ideally a recent graduate with 0-1 years of PR internship experience.
Strong writing, media, and research skills.
Results-focused approach and willingness to go the extra mile for clients.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
Highly detail-oriented, with excellent time management skills.
Experience in Microsoft Office, Cision, MuckRack, and Brandwatch, preferred.
Desire to work in a diverse and inclusive organization as an active participant in culture initiatives, training opportunities, and employee resource groups.
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.
Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome.
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range between:
$35,000—$75,000 USD
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 today’s 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, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t 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 view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve 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.
When you click the "Submit Application" button below, this will send any information you add below to Burson. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
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