Account Manager, Corporate Reputation – Burson

Overview

As an Account Manager at Burson, you drive corporate communications campaigns for iconic brands and manage day-to-day client relationships within the Corporate and Public Affairs team. You’ll shape strategic plans, deliver proactive and reactive communications across media, and mentor junior colleagues while contributing to growth initiatives. The role blends creative storytelling with data-driven delivery, aligning client voices with media and stakeholder audiences. This is a chance to impact reputation on a global stage and grow within a collaborative, innovative culture.

Pay / Benefits

• robust benefits and people programs
• mentorship programs with industry leaders
• hybrid work model (office ~4 days)
• professional development opportunities
• inclusive culture
• performance-based rewards

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary day-to-day client contact, conducting status meetings and ensuring seamless service delivery
• Contribute to strategic campaign planning and build media contact networks
• Draft and refine high-quality content (press releases, op-eds, briefing notes, social content) for diverse platforms
• Manage day-to-day account workflows across multiple projects ensuring quality and deadlines
• Guide and delegate to junior colleagues, fostering collaboration with senior team members
• Collaborate with data/insight specialists and strategists to integrate data-driven insights in campaigns
• Identify organic growth opportunities within existing accounts and assist with pitches and proposals
• Track budgets, vendor invoices, and project timelines to ensure on-budget delivery

Key requirements

• Agency experience in corporate communications or corporate affairs (typically 3–4+ years)
• Proven track record in account handling and executing corporate communications campaigns
• Media relations experience with high-tier coverage and reputation management
• Strong writing and editing skills for complex topics across audiences
• Emerging leadership skills with experience mentoring juniors
• Strong presentation and client-facing communication abilities
• Financial literacy including project trackers, POs, and budget monitoring
• Analytical mindset with experience using media analytics, monitoring tools, and reporting

• strong written and verbal communication
• client-facing confidence
• mentoring and team collaboration
• media analytics
• monitoring tools
• reporting

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