Account Director, Corporate Affairs – Burson

Overview

As an Account Director in Burson’s Corporate and Public Affairs team, you will lead complex corporate communications campaigns for top brands, managing a portfolio of high‑profile accounts. You’ll provide strategic counsel, steer global client teams across time zones, and drive integrated campaigns that shape reputations. You’ll mentor junior colleagues and identify growth opportunities, delivering value through cross‑functional collaboration. This role offers a meaningful chance to impact major brands in regulated industries at a global scale.

Pay / Benefits

• robust benefits and people programs
• professional development opportunities
• mentorship programs with industry leaders
• hybrid work model with on‑site collaboration four days a week

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop strong client relationships; lead client meetings and oversee account operations
• Develop and execute integrated communications campaigns and strategies for high‑profile issues
• Lead and coordinate a global Burson client team across multiple time zones
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet timelines and quality standards
• Lead and inspire a team of professionals, coaching junior colleagues and fostering collaboration
• Collaborate with analysts, strategists, and creative teams to deliver data‑driven campaigns
• Identify opportunities to expand client work and contribute to pitches for new business
• Manage client budgets, revenue, and resources to ensure efficient service delivery

Key requirements

• Proven experience in corporate communications within an integrated agency environment
• Track record advising on communications in regulated industries with complex reputational issues
• Strong client management credentials and ability to provide strategic counsel
• Strong leadership experience with mentoring large teams and fostering high performance
• Excellent writing and presentation skills with focus on accuracy
• Ability to manage budgets, forecasting, and resourcing for profitable delivery
• Knowledge of data insights and analytics to shape strategies and provide recommendations

• leadership
• diplomacy
• persuasiveness
• data insights and analytics
• strategic campaign development
• budgeting and forecasting

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