Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$60k–$140k/yr
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 b…
Skills: Crisis Communications, Issues Management, Strategic Counsel, Media Relations, Program Management
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil · Hybrid
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 b…
Skills: Corporate Communication, Internal Communication, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Content Production
Paris, Ile-de-France, France · Hybrid
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 b…
Skills: Art Direction, Graphic Design, Visual Identity, Motion Design, Adobe Photoshop
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$40k–$85k/yr
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 b…
Skills: Onboarding, Internship Program Management, Employee Engagement, HRIS, Workday
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$40k–$85k/yr
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 b…
Skills: Onboarding, HRIS, Workday, Employee Engagement, Internship Program Management
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$40k–$85k/yr
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 b…
Skills: Onboarding, Internship Program Management, Employee Engagement, HRIS Proficiency, Microsoft Office Suite
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · Hybrid
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 b…
Skills: Copywriting, Campaign Concepting, Storytelling, Editing, Proofreading
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · Hybrid
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 b…
Skills: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · Hybrid
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 b…
Skills: Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Template Design
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
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 b…
Skills: Content Strategy, Copywriting, SEO, GEO, Editorial Planning
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
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 b…
Skills: Art Direction, Conceptual Thinking, Storytelling, Adobe Creative Suite, Office 365
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$35k–$75k/yr
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 b…
Skills: Media Relations, Storytelling, Press Release Writing, Pitching, Coverage Tracking
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
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 b…
Skills: Conceptual Thinking, Storytelling, Copywriting, Earned-First Campaigns, Integrated Marketing
Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia · Hybrid
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 b…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Data Intelligence, Market Research, Social Listening, Media Measurement
London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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 b…
Skills: Internal Communications, Employee Engagement, Strategic Counsel, Change Management, Stakeholder Management
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain · Hybrid
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 b…
Skills: PR Strategy, Communication Planning, Media Relations, Influencer Marketing, Campaign Analysis
Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia · Hybrid
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 b…
Skills: Talent Attraction, Onboarding, Training Coordination, Excel, Data Analysis
Seoul, South Korea · Hybrid
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 b…
Skills: Public Relations, English Communication, Press Release Writing, Media Relations, Account Management
Seoul, South Korea · Hybrid
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 b…
Skills: Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communication, Digital Content Strategy, Crisis Management, Media Relations
Seoul, South Korea · Hybrid
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 b…
Skills: Public Relations, English Proficiency, Korean Proficiency, Press Release Writing, Media Monitoring
Washington, District of Columbia, United States • Hybrid
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Manage day-to-day client activities and produce strategic communications materials including messaging, talking points, and news releases. Develop crisis preparedness strategies, playbooks, and simulations to protect client reputations.
Requires 7-10 years of communications experience, with 3-4 years specifically in issues and crisis management. Must demonstrate proficiency in AI tools for workflow efficiency and the ability to handle high-pressure situations with poise.
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.
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Burson is seeking an Account Director to join its U.S. Crisis & Risk specialty, a national team of experts bringing decades of experience to support clients through some of their most existential challenges.
The ideal candidate has agency and/or in-house experience providing issues and crisis communications counsel to clients around labor, data privacy, cybersecurity, lawsuits, and NIMBY issues. The ideal candidate will possess strong instincts, bring excellent written and verbal communications skills along with the ability to manage competing deadlines in high-pressure situations.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work on high-stakes and complex communication issues for some of the world’s best-known brands, we’d like to talk to you.
This role can be based in Washington DC, Chicago, New York or Pittsburgh.
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.
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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.
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.
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Burson is the global leader in communications, purpose-built to create value for our clients through reputation. We reinvent how reputation creates competitive advantage for our clients, so they can lead today and far into the future.
Offices: New York, US
Burson is the global leader in communications, purpose-built to create value for our clients through reputation. We reinvent how reputation creates competitive advantage for our clients, so they can lead today and far into the future.
Offices: New York, US
