Senior Account Manager, Sport & Entertainment – Burson

Overview

In this role you drive earned media excellence for adidas, Activision, and Spotify, shaping global and local storytelling. You’ll blend media and creator insight with strategic planning, supporting events and campaign delivery. You work with cross‑functional teams to land memorable work that resonates in football culture and pop culture at large. This is a growth‑driven opportunity in a hybrid, collaboration‑focused environment within Burson’s Sport & Entertainment team.

Pay / Benefits

• robust benefits and people programs
• professional development opportunities
• mentorship programs with industry leaders
• collaborative and inclusive culture
• hybrid work arrangement
• accommodations and flexibility during interview process

Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture client relationships across adidas, Activision, and Spotify accounts
• Provide media and creator insights to inform strategy and storytelling
• Create assets and content for global and local storytelling initiatives
• Serve as market liaison for UK markets and broader EMEA hubs
• Support strategic planning and drive high‑quality creative work
• Utilize data and insights to power effective narratives and campaigns
• Assist in coordinating global and local events and activations

Key requirements

• Proven track record in creating and activating campaigns for major brands
• Strong understanding of the media and creator landscape, especially UK
• Effective client handling and leadership skills from design to delivery
• Experience landing brands within UK football culture
• Budget preparation and management capabilities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail under pressure
• Excellent written communication and collaboration abilities
• Global communications experience
• Football experience preferred

• ambitious and collaborative
• strong relationship management
• excellent written communication
• media relations
• creator relations
• data-driven storytelling

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